Macalester College: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 1540 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 421 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 376 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 6 of 48 | In Minnesota |
| # 2 of 10 | In Saint Paul |
| # 247 of 14,131 | For International Relations and Diplomacy |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
29%
Average SAT
1,430
Average ACT
32
Avg. cost to attend
$40,225 /y
Aid receiving
89%
Undergraduates
2,138
Male:Female Ratio
43:57
Religion
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Bachelor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Macalester College has an acceptance rate of 29% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 29% | 29% | 29% |
| Applicants | 8,968 | 4,097 | 4,855 |
| Admissions | 2,558 | 1,033 | 1,521 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 560 | 247 | 310 |
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 50% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 15% |
| â– Asian | 8% |
| â– Hispanic | 11% |
| â– Black or African American | 6% |
| â– Two or more races | 9% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Macalester College.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Macalester College majors
Macalester College has granted 513 bachelor's degrees across 39 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Macalester College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 47 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 46 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 43 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 39 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 33 |
| Mathematics, General | 27 |
| International & Globalization Studies | 25 |
| Neuroscience | 23 |
| Environmental Studies | 22 |
| Geography and Environmental Studies | 21 |
| History, General | 17 |
| Sociology, General | 14 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 13 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 13 |
| Intercultural & Multicultural and Diversity Studies | 11 |
| Creative Writing | 10 |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 10 |
| Music, General | 9 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 8 |
| Physics, General | 8 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 8 |
| Chemistry, General | 7 |
| Dramatic & Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 7 |
| Linguistics | 7 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 6 |
| Philosophy | 6 |
| Anthropology, General | 5 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 5 |
| Computational Science | 4 |
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 3 |
| German Language and Literature | 3 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 3 |
| French Language and Literature | 2 |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 2 |
| Women's Studies | 2 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 |
| Latin American Studies | 1 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 |
| Russian Language and Literature | 1 |
| Grand Total | 513 |
Publications & Citations
Macalester College has published 5,052 scientific papers with 106,322 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Environmental Science, Law, Philosophy, Biology, Sociology, Computer Science, Physics, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
3,260
/ 60,658
|
|---|---|
| Political Science |
2,019
/ 36,697
|
| Environmental Science |
1,994
/ 55,303
|
| Law |
1,795
/ 35,431
|
| Philosophy |
1,743
/ 32,820
|
| Biology |
1,731
/ 54,419
|
| Sociology |
1,641
/ 31,196
|
| Computer Science |
1,586
/ 49,798
|
| Physics |
1,578
/ 40,547
|
| Engineering |
1,395
/ 32,764
|
| History |
1,371
/ 23,021
|
| Geography and Cartography |
1,286
/ 30,104
|
| Medicine |
1,134
/ 35,278
|
| Chemistry |
1,104
/ 32,483
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
986
/ 28,794
|
| Geology |
941
/ 27,895
|
| Psychology |
896
/ 24,624
|
| Economics |
891
/ 22,992
|
| Archaeology |
852
/ 17,204
|
| Art & Design |
845
/ 14,320
|
| Linguistics |
826
/ 15,088
|
| Ecology |
807
/ 29,815
|
| Mathematics |
729
/ 24,115
|
| Business |
699
/ 19,564
|
| Paleontology |
691
/ 20,720
|
| Biochemistry |
517
/ 19,117
|
| Genetics |
513
/ 20,915
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
491
/ 19,929
|
| Development Studies |
480
/ 13,923
|
| Astrophysics and Astronomy |
451
/ 14,832
|
| Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
417
/ 5,064
|
| Organic chemistry |
405
/ 10,348
|
| Materials Science |
403
/ 9,560
|
| Statistics |
403
/ 19,169
|
| Literature |
359
/ 4,633
|
| Social Psychology |
337
/ 10,879
|
| Library and Information science |
317
/ 5,269
|
| Pathology |
303
/ 13,037
|
| Optics |
300
/ 6,589
|
| Demography |
300
/ 10,357
|
Annual publication & citation counts
72 Notable alumni
1. Don I. Wortman
1927-2020 (aged 93)
Don Irvin Wortman was a U.S. federal government administrator who served 27 years in senior-level executive positions in many federal government agencies. He was Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA) from December 13, 1977, to October 4, 1978. In early 1977, while working at the Department of Health, Education and Welfare (HEW)—precursor to the Department of Health and...
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2. Donna Baird
researcher
Donna Day Baird is an American epidemiologist and evolutionary-population biologist. She is a senior investigator at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. She is known for her research in reproductive health through NIEHS.
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3. Vernon A. Forbes
1883-1918 (aged 35)
lawyer
politician
Vernon A. Forbes was an American attorney and state legislator from the state of Oregon. After graduation from law school in Minnesota, he moved to central Oregon and opened a law office in the city of Bend. Forbes was a Republican who served three two-year terms in the Oregon House of Representatives, representing Crook, Deschutes, Grant, Jefferson, Klamath, and Lake...
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4. Jean Barman
1939-. (aged 87)
historian
Jean Barman is a Canadian scholar specializing in the study of British Columbia. Born in Stephen, Minnesota, United States, Barman arrived in British Columbia in 1971. Her work The West Beyond the West: A History of British Columbia has been described as the "standard text on the subject [of British Columbia history]." She has received the George Woodcock Award for...
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General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
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Founded
1874
Motto
Natura et Revelatio Coeli GeminiNature and Revelation are twin sisters of heaven
Colors
blue, orange
Academic calendar
Semesters
Total staff
653
Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Address
1600 Grand Ave Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55105-1899 United States
City Population
312,000
Phone
6516966000
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