Macalester College: Statistics
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #1513 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #430 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #386 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #8 of 48 | In Minnesota |
| #2 of 10 | In Saint Paul |
| #352 of 1,002 | For Classics and Ancient History |
| Top50% | For 21 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Acceptance rate
- 39%
- Undergraduates
- 2,049
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- macalester.edu
Macalester College Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 39% | 39% | 39% |
| Applicants | 6,373 | 2,623 | 3,750 |
| Admissions | 2,466 | 1,015 | 1,451 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 547 | 231 | 316 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
323 or 59%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1280
or below
75% of them
had 1450
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Macalester College are 1280-1450 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
312 or 57%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 29
or below
75% of them
had 33
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Macalester College are 29-33 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| SAT/ACT | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Secondary school GPA | Recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
| White | 1090 (53%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 294 (14%) |
| Hispanic | 217 (11%) |
| Asian | 175 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 158 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 98 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 8 (0.4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $13,926 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $10,543 |
| $48-75K | $15,953 |
| $75-110K | $23,609 |
| $110K+ | $43,202 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $58,248 |
| Tuition in-state | $58,248 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $58,248 |
| Fee in-district | $230 |
| Fee in-state | $230 |
| Fee out-of-state | $230 |
Room and board price
| Dormitory capacity | 1,300 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,084 |
| Room charge | $7,026 |
| Meal charge | $6,058 |
Macalester College Majors
| Major | Bachelor's |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 44 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 38 |
| Mathematics, General | 35 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 30 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 29 |
| Neuroscience | 26 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 26 |
| International & Globalization Studies | 25 |
| Geography | 19 |
| Physics, General | 19 |
| Chemistry, General | 14 |
| History, General | 12 |
| Anthropology, General | 12 |
| Environmental Studies | 12 |
| Creative Writing | 12 |
| Philosophy | 10 |
| Linguistics | 9 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 9 |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 8 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 8 |
| Intercultural & Multicultural and Diversity Studies | 7 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 6 |
| Music, General | 6 |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 5 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 5 |
| Sociology, General | 5 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 4 |
| German Language and Literature | 4 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 |
| Latin American Studies | 3 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 3 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 |
| Women's Studies | 2 |
| Dramatic & Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 2 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 1 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 1 |
| Grand Total | 459 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 93% | 92% | 93% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 30 | 126 |
| 1992 | 42 | 130 |
| 1993 | 30 | 134 |
| 1994 | 36 | 221 |
| 1995 | 34 | 275 |
| 1996 | 35 | 331 |
| 1997 | 59 | 416 |
| 1998 | 73 | 531 |
| 1999 | 63 | 650 |
| 2000 | 68 | 854 |
| 2001 | 60 | 995 |
| 2002 | 71 | 1302 |
| 2003 | 60 | 1558 |
| 2004 | 70 | 1646 |
| 2005 | 78 | 2052 |
| 2006 | 104 | 2330 |
| 2007 | 99 | 2717 |
| 2008 | 101 | 2862 |
| 2009 | 109 | 3226 |
| 2010 | 118 | 3353 |
| 2011 | 144 | 3922 |
| 2012 | 137 | 4315 |
| 2013 | 154 | 4722 |
| 2014 | 146 | 4954 |
| 2015 | 162 | 5415 |
| 2016 | 137 | 5510 |
| 2017 | 137 | 5638 |
| 2018 | 156 | 5706 |
| 2019 | 146 | 6115 |
| 2020 | 128 | 6999 |
| 2021 | 123 | 7312 |
Macalester College alumni
-
Danai Gurira
- Enrolled in Macalester College
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts in psychology
- Occupations
- actorplaywrighttelevision actorstage actorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Danai Jekesai Gurira is an American actress and playwright. She is best known for her starring roles as Michonne on the AMC horror drama series The Walking Dead (2012–2020) and as Okoye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero films Black Panther (2018), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), and Avengers: Endgame (2019).
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Kofi Annan
- Occupations
- diplomateconomistpolitician
- Biography
-
Kofi Atta Annan was a Ghanaian diplomat who served as the seventh Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) 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
- politicianlawyerdiplomatautobiographer
- 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. 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. Reagan won 49 states while Mondale carried his home state of Minnesota and the District of Columbia. His vice presidential nominee, U.S. Representative Geraldine Ferraro from New York, was the first female vice-presidential nominee of any major party in U.S. history.
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Peter Berg
- Occupations
- actorscreenwriterfilm directorfilm producertelevision director
- 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), 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 | 650 |
| 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 |
| Fax | +1 (651) 696 6689 |