Macalester College

Location and Affiliation:

Macalester College is located in St. Paul, population 280,404.
Affiliation: Presbyterian.

Population:

Macalester’s enrollment is 1847 students.

• 56% female
• 3% black
• 3% Hispanic
• 1% American Indian
• 6% Asian
• 14% international

44% of applicants are admitted. Freshman return at a rate of 92%.

Professor to Student Ratio:

1:11

Academic Level:

• Macalester College is a Level 1 school
• The average high school GPA is n/a
• The middle 50% range of ACT scores is 28-32
• The middle SAT range is Verbal 640-740, Math 620-710, Composite 1260-1450

Most Popular Majors:

• Biology 7%
• Communications 5%
• Computer/Informational Sciences 5%
• English 8%
• Social Sciences/History 33%
• Psychology 8%
• Religion 7%
• Visual and Performing Arts 6%
• Foreign Language 7%

Graduates:

82% graduate after 6 years.

Application:

• Admission fee is $40
• The admission application deadline is January 15, Early Decision November 15
• The financial aid deadline is April 15, priority February 8

Generosity:

Average need met is 100%.

Features:

Macalester College was founded in 1874 as a Presbyterian-related but non-sectarian college. It is located on 53 acres in a historic residential neighborhood and the 280-acre Katharine Ordway Natural History Study Area on the Mississippi River is just 16 miles from campus. The college has invested $77 million in campus facilities since 1995. Macalester ranks 23rd among all liberal arts colleges in number of alumni who earned a doctorate between 1990 and 1999. 47 freshmen were National Merit Scholars in 2006-2007. Students attend from 49 states and 78 countries. Endowments total $525 million.

Contact:

Macalester College Admissions 1-800-231-7974.

Learn more about Macalester College. http://www.macalester.edu