Macalester College, MN
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church USA
Main Campus
Macalester College Rankings
Affordability41
Selectivity85
Retention91
Graduation85
Earnings26
Diversity65
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Macalester College
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Bach
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences13%
Communication, Journalism1%
Computer and Information Sciences3%
English Language and Literature4%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics7%
History2%
Mathematics and Statistics7%
Multi-disciplinary Studies7%
Natural Resources and Conservation4%
Philosophy and Religious Studies3%
Physical Sciences4%
Psychology8%
Social Sciences30%
Visual and Performing Arts4%
Admissions
Getting into Macalester College
41%
Admission Rate
715
Median SAT Math
690
Median SAT Reading
31
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)660–770
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)650–730
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)29–33
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Macalester College
$54K
In-State Tuition
$54K
Out-of-State Tuition
$66K
Average Total Cost
$26K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $11K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $15K | $13K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $18K | $15K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $26K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $39K | $21K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Macalester College
42%
Receive Federal Loans
$19K
Median Federal Debt
89%
Repayment Rate
$220
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 15% | 43% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 11% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 15% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 19% | 14% | 9% |
| >$110K | 41% | 16% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $18K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $19K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $20K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $19K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $20K | $11K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $30K | $28K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $12K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 86% | 52% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 89% | 56% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 90% | 61% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 93% | 67% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Macalester College
96%
Retention Rate
9%
Transfer Rate
3%
Withdrawal Rate
88%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 85% | 38% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 88% | 50% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 89% | 51% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 95% | 48% | 53% |
| Black | 83% | 27% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 89% | 52% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 86% | 37% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 93% | 49% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 88% | 36% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Macalester College
91%
Employment Rate
$32K
Median Salary
$19K
25 Pctl Salary
$47K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 91% | 90% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 88% | 89% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 89% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 92% | 88% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 88% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $8K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $19K | $20K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $32K | $33K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $47K | $46K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $54K | $59K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $32K | $33K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $41K | $36K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $48K | $40K | $35K |
Students
Students at Macalester College
2,160
Undergraduates
100%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
-
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 59% | 61% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 41% | 38% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 8% | 5% | 4% |
| Black | 3% | 10% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 58% | 64% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8% | 6% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 4% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 16% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | <1% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MN | US |
|---|
Location Map
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