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Macalester College

Saint Paul, Minnesota 55105-1899

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Known for biology — outstanding completion rates

Macalester College is a private institution in Saint Paul with particular strength in biology and computer science. With an average SAT of 1424, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.1K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

90% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $63,878 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $29,980.

Established
1874
Motto
Natura et Revelatio cœli gemini
Mascot
Coo the Highland Cow
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
NCAA Division III Minnesota
Division
Division III
28%Acceptance
1424SAT Avg
2,131Students
10:1Student:Faculty
90%Grad Rate
$63,878Earnings 10yr
$29,980Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Macalester College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate28.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1424

Reading & WritingMid: 715
680750
MathMid: 713
670760

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 31
3033

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

28.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

1424

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$64,908
Room & Board$15,477
Books & Supplies$926
Total Cost of Attendance$78,900
Average Net Price$29,980
Median Debt at Graduation$23,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$244

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$12,877
$30–48K$11,441
$48–75K$13,050
$75–110K$26,584
$110K+$43,253

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$29,980

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

62.5%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

16

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (37)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,131
Gender Split
58% / 42%
Women / Men
First Generation
13%
Pell Grant Recipients
17%

Race & Ethnicity

White 52%
Black 6%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 9%
Two+ 8%
Int'l 13%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate90.4%
Freshman Retention94.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$46,244
8 Years$57,106
10 Years$63,878

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$54,800
Men
$57,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#28
Washington Monthly
#4

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Scots

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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