Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN · private nonprofit · 2,131 undergraduates
Macalester College is a private nonprofit university in Saint Paul, MN with selective admissions, admitting about 29% of applicants. Below are the numbers families weigh most — how selective it is, the scores admitted students bring, what it actually costs after aid, and how many students go on to graduate.
Acceptance rate
29%
SAT (middle 50%)
1350–1510
ACT (middle 50%)
30–34
Avg net price
$32,149/yr
sticker $82,991
Graduation rate
87%
within 6 years
Undergraduates
2,131
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What is Macalester College's acceptance rate?
Macalester College has an acceptance rate of about 29%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data.
What SAT score do you need for Macalester College?
The middle 50% of admitted students at Macalester College scored between 1350–1510 on the SAT (ACT 30–34).
How much does Macalester College cost?
Families pay an average net price of about $32,149 per year at Macalester College after financial aid, versus a published cost of $82,991.
What is the graduation rate at Macalester College?
About 87% of students at Macalester College graduate within six years.
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Figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard. Admission chance estimates are advisory, based on published data and your academics, and are not a guarantee of admission.