Macalester College Minnesota

Selective liberal arts college in Saint Paul with strong social sciences focus and 2,142 undergraduates.

College statistics

Address:
1600 Grand Ave
Saint Paul, MN
55105
Sector Group:
Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
www.macalester.edu/
Setting:
City
Annual In-State Tuition:
$67,874
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$67,874
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$83,634
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$83,634
Room and Board:
$15,760
Total Student Enrollment:
2,142
Acceptance Rate:
28.2%
SAT Reading 75th Percentile:
750
SAT Math 75th Percentile:
760
ACT Composite 75th Percentile:
33
Endowment (End of Year):
$881,667,000
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Lower Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Social Sciences

Macalester College is a private liberal arts institution located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, serving about 2,142 undergraduates. The college emphasizes arts and sciences education with a particular strength in social sciences. As a residential college in an urban setting, Macalester combines a traditional liberal arts curriculum with access to the Twin Cities.

Annual tuition is $67,874, with a total cost of attendance of $83,634 including room and board. The college admits roughly 28% of applicants, and admitted students typically score at the 75th percentile around 750 in SAT Reading, 760 in SAT Math, and 33 on the ACT Composite. Most students receive financial aid and pay significantly less than the published sticker price.

Macalester works best for intellectually curious students seeking a close-knit liberal arts community with rigorous academics and access to urban resources. Students interested in social sciences, international perspectives, and collaborative learning should explore what the college offers. Visit www.macalester.edu/ for more information.

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