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Saint Paul, MN • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 29%
Macalester College is a private university in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Macalester College was founded in 1874 and enrolls 2,158 students.
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| Total Enrollment |
2,158 |
| Campus Setting |
city |
| Admission rate |
29% |
See The Official 2025-2026 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.
Admissions
For information about applying to Macalester College, see the school’s admission page and online application.
| Test |
25th percentile score |
Median score |
75th percentile score |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing |
680 |
720 |
750 |
| SAT Math |
670 |
720 |
760 |
| ACT Composite |
30 |
32 |
34 |
| ACT English |
30 |
34 |
35 |
| ACT Math |
27 |
29 |
32 |
| Consideration |
Required |
Not required but considered |
Not considered |
| Secondary school GPA |
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| Secondary school record |
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| Completion of college-preparatory program |
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| Recommendations |
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| Formal demonstration of competencies |
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| Admission test scores |
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| English Proficiency Test |
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) |
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| Work experience |
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| Personal statement or essay |
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| Legacy status |
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| Application type |
Deadline |
| Early Decision / Early Action |
Nov 1 |
Tuition & Fees
Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending Macalester College.
| Cost Breakdown |
In State |
Out-of-State |
| Tuition |
$64,678 |
$64,678 |
| Fees |
$230 |
$230 |
| Room and Board |
$15,477 |
$15,477 |
| Books |
$926 |
$926 |
| Total (Before Financial Aid): |
$81,311 |
$81,311 |
Majors
| Major |
Bachelors |
Masters |
Doctorate |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics |
57 |
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| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other |
52 |
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| Computer and Information Sciences, General |
51 |
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| Biology/Biological Sciences, General |
49 |
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| International/Globalization Studies |
43 |
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| Political Science and Government, General |
41 |
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| Mathematics, General |
40 |
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| Environmental Studies |
34 |
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| Geography and Environmental Studies |
26 |
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| Neuroscience |
26 |
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| History, General |
21 |
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| Creative Writing |
19 |
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| English Language and Literature, General |
18 |
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| Sociology, General |
16 |
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| Education, General |
13 |
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| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia |
13 |
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| Fine/Studio Arts, General |
13 |
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| Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies |
13 |
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| Spanish Language and Literature |
12 |
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| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General |
12 |
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| Linguistics |
12 |
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| Physics, General |
11 |
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| Music, General |
10 |
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| Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other |
9 |
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| Philosophy |
8 |
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| Anthropology, General |
8 |
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| Computational Science |
8 |
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| German Language and Literature |
7 |
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| Chemistry, General |
7 |
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| Chinese Language and Literature |
6 |
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| Asian Studies/Civilization |
6 |
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| Geology/Earth Science, General |
6 |
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| Religion/Religious Studies |
4 |
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| French Language and Literature |
4 |
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| Women’s Studies |
3 |
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| Japanese Language and Literature |
3 |
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| Russian Language and Literature |
2 |
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| Latin American Studies |
2 |
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| Art History, Criticism and Conservation |
2 |
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| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
1 |
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Data source: IPEDS as of the January 6, 2026 release
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