Macalester College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1593 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #428 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #385 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #4 of 48 | In Minnesota |
| #1 of 10 | In Saint Paul |
| #260 of 1,005 | For International Relations and Diplomacy |
| Top50% | For 59 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Acceptance rate
- 28%
- Undergraduates
- 2,142
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- macalester.edu
Macalester College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Macalester College has an acceptance rate of 28% and is among the top 7% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 28% | 25% | 30% |
| Applicants | 8,099 | 3,521 | 4,578 |
| Admissions | 2,285 | 894 | 1,391 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 518 | 239 | 279 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
157 or 30%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1350
or below
75% of them
had 1510
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Macalester College are 1350-1510 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
143 or 28%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 30
or below
75% of them
had 33
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Macalester College are 30-33 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1104 (52%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 290 (14%) |
| Hispanic | 241 (11%) |
| Asian | 182 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 179 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 123 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 14 (0.7%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Macalester College is $38,571 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $12,877 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $11,441 |
| $48-75K | $13,050 |
| $75-110K | $26,584 |
| $110K+ | $43,253 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $64,678 |
| Tuition in-state | $64,678 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $64,678 |
| Fee in-district | $230 |
| Fee in-state | $230 |
| Fee out-of-state | $230 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,304 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,982 |
| Room charge | $7,894 |
| Meal charge | $7,088 |
Macalester College majors
Macalester College has granted 511 bachelor's degrees across 37 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Macalester College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 51 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 50 |
| Mathematics, General | 39 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 38 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 37 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 32 |
| Neuroscience | 31 |
| Environmental Studies | 22 |
| International & Globalization Studies | 19 |
| Physics, General | 16 |
| Geography and Environmental Studies | 15 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 13 |
| Sociology, General | 13 |
| Philosophy | 12 |
| Anthropology, General | 11 |
| Chemistry, General | 10 |
| Creative Writing | 10 |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 10 |
| Intercultural & Multicultural and Diversity Studies | 9 |
| History, General | 8 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 7 |
| Linguistics | 7 |
| Music, General | 7 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 7 |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 5 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 5 |
| Dramatic & Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 4 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 |
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 2 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 2 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 2 |
| German Language and Literature | 2 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 |
| Russian Language and Literature | 2 |
| Latin American Studies | 1 |
| Women's Studies | 1 |
| Grand Total | 511 |
Macalester College has a graduation rate of 90%, which is among the 5% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 90% | 88% | 92% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Macalester College has published 4,931 scientific papers with 101,783 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Environmental Science, Law, Philosophy, Biology, Sociology, Computer Science, Physics, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 53 | 171 |
| 1993 | 40 | 155 |
| 1994 | 45 | 228 |
| 1995 | 51 | 262 |
| 1996 | 58 | 318 |
| 1997 | 79 | 385 |
| 1998 | 95 | 504 |
| 1999 | 82 | 578 |
| 2000 | 82 | 820 |
| 2001 | 90 | 959 |
| 2002 | 100 | 1138 |
| 2003 | 106 | 1475 |
| 2004 | 79 | 1407 |
| 2005 | 101 | 1882 |
| 2006 | 142 | 2042 |
| 2007 | 135 | 2310 |
| 2008 | 113 | 2558 |
| 2009 | 144 | 2716 |
| 2010 | 153 | 2855 |
| 2011 | 166 | 3157 |
| 2012 | 155 | 3565 |
| 2013 | 208 | 3802 |
| 2014 | 176 | 4274 |
| 2015 | 189 | 4281 |
| 2016 | 166 | 4624 |
| 2017 | 165 | 4891 |
| 2018 | 208 | 5577 |
| 2019 | 180 | 6377 |
| 2020 | 257 | 7087 |
| 2021 | 172 | 7699 |
| 2022 | 173 | 7011 |
| 2023 | 206 | 7063 |
| 2024 | 139 | 6616 |
Macalester College alumni
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Danai Gurira
- Enrolled in Macalester College
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts in psychology
- Occupations
- film actorscreenwriterplaywrighttelevision actorstage actor
- Biography
-
Danai Jekesai Gurira is a Zimbabwean-American actress, playwright, and activist. She is best known for her starring roles as Michonne on the AMC horror drama series The Walking Dead (2012–2020, 2022) and The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live (2024), and as Okoye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero films, including Black Panther (2018) and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022). Gurira is the writer of the Broadway play Eclipsed, for which she was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Play.
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Kofi Annan
- Occupations
- politiciandiplomateconomist
- Biography
-
Kofi Atta Annan was a Ghanaian diplomat who served as the seventh secretary-general of the United Nations from 1997 to 2006. Annan and the UN were the co-recipients of the 2001 Nobel Peace Prize. He was the founder and chairman of the Kofi Annan Foundation, as well as chairman of The Elders, an international organisation founded by Nelson Mandela.
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Walter Mondale
- Occupations
- memoiristpoliticianlawyerdiplomat
- Biography
-
Walter Frederick "Fritz" Mondale was an American lawyer and politician who served as the 42nd vice president of the United States from 1977 to 1981 under President Jimmy Carter. He previously served as a U.S. senator from Minnesota from 1964 to 1976. He was the Democratic Party's nominee in the 1984 presidential election but lost to incumbent Ronald Reagan in an Electoral College and popular vote landslide.
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Peter Berg
- Occupations
- film actortelevision directoractorscreenwriterfilm producer
- Biography
-
Peter Berg is an American director, producer, writer, and actor. His directorial film works include the black comedy Very Bad Things (1998), the action comedy The Rundown (2003), the sports drama Friday Night Lights (2004), the action thriller The Kingdom (2007), the superhero comedy-drama Hancock (2008), the military science fiction war film Battleship (2012), the war film Lone Survivor (2013), the disaster drama Deepwater Horizon (2016), the Boston Marathon bombing drama Patriots Day (2016), the action thriller Mile 22 (2018), and the action comedy Spenser Confidential (2020), the latter five all starring Mark Wahlberg. In addition to cameo appearances in the last six of these titles, he has had prominent acting roles in films including Never on Tuesday (1989), Shocker (1989), The Last Seduction (1994), The Great White Hype (1996), Cop Land (1997), Corky Romano (2001), Collateral (2004), Smokin' Aces (2006), and Lions for Lambs (2007).
General info
| Alternative names | Mac |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1874 |
| Motto | Natura et Revelatio Coeli Gemini Nature and Revelation are twin sisters of heaven |
| Colors | blue, orange |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 659 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1600 Grand Ave Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55105-1899 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 312,000 |
| Phone | 6516966000 |