Macalester College
1600 Grand AveSaint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 696-6000
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 2177
Type: Private nonprofit 4-year or above
Main Website: www.macalester.edu
Financial Aid: financial aid link
Annual Costs
Tuition and fees: $47,195.00
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $59,743.00
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $59,743.00
Quick links: Admissions | Test Scoring | Financial Aid | Degrees | Majors | Scholarships
Test Scoring
| 25th Percentile* | 75th Percentile* | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 640 | 730 |
| SAT Math | 630 | 735 |
| SAT Writing | 640 | 720 |
| ACT Composite | 28 | 32 |
| ACT English | 29 | 34 |
| ACT Math | 27 | 32 |
| ACT Writing | 8 | 10 |
*Click here for an explanation of 25th and 75th Percentile scoring.
Financial Aid
| Percentage of students receiving any financial aid | 81% |
| Percentage of students receiving Federal Grants | 17% |
| Average Federal Grant | $5,166.00 |
| State Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving state aid | 8% |
| Average state aid | $3,831.00 |
| Institutional Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving institutional aid | 78% |
| Average institutional aid | $29,853.00 |
| Student Loans | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving a student loan | 57% |
| Average student loan | $5,843.00 |
- Degrees
- BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- Majors
- Anthropology
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Asian Studies/Civilization
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Chinese Language and Literature
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Creative Writing
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
- Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
- Economics
- Education
- English Language and Literature
- Environmental Studies
- Fine/Studio Arts
- French Language and Literature
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science
- German Language and Literature
- History
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
- International/Global Studies
- Japanese Language and Literature
- Latin American Studies
- Linguistics
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Music
- Neuroscience
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science and Government
- Psychology
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Russian Language and Literature
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Women's Studies
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Macalester College Scholarships
DeWitt Wallace Scholarships
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Macalester College in Minnesota full-time. Applicants must have financial need and academic records that show they are worthy of recognition. The Admission Committee makes these awards; no special application is required to be considered. Due date, number of awards and award amount varies. Renewable; with satisfactory progress. more...
DeWitt Wallace Distinguished Scholarships
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Macalester College in Minnesota full-time. Applicants must be a National Merit Finalists or Commended Student. The Admission Committee makes these awards; no special application is required to be considered. Due date, number of awards and award amount varies. Renewable; with satisfactory progress. more...
Student Employment Awards
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Macalester College in Minnesota full-time. Applicants must have financial need. The award is an opportunity to work on campus, typically for 10-12 hours per week. Student is not obligated to participate in this award, but other financial aid cannot be provided to replace this award. Due date, number of awards and award amount varies. Renewable. more...
Minnesota Scholarships
Excellence Scholarships
Scholarship for first year students enrolling at Concordia College. Selection based on academic achievement. Due date and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
City Engineers Association of Minnesota Scholarship
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Carol Gaede Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Minnesota State University Moorhead full-time, who are declared majors in the Department of Speech Communications and Theatre Arts. Applicants must have completed fewer than 64 credits at MSUM, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and have demonstrated achievement in one or more of the following areas: academics, artistic/creative activities, or service to the department. Recipients are selected by department faculty. Due date and number of awards varies. more...
Outstanding Political Science Student Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Minnesota State University Moorhead, majoring in Political Science. Due date and number of awards varies. more...
Winland Electronics Inc. Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Minnesota State University, Mankato full-time, majoring in Marketing. Applicants must have academic achievement. Consideration given for financial need. Due date, number of awards and award amount varies. more...
Meyer Scholarship
Annual award for undergraduate students enrolled full-time at Bethany Lutheran College. Students must have a minimum 3.6 GPA and a minimum 26 ACT score. An interview is required. Award amount is for full tuition. An essay must be included with application packet. Renewable. more...
Dr. & Mrs. Karl W. Anderson Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled full-time at Bethel University College of Arts and Sciences majoring in Pre-Medicine. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Alumni Children Award
Scholarship for children of Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona Campus Bachelor of Arts degree graduates who are undergraduate students enrolled full-time at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. Due date and number of awards may vary. more...
Cora Sletten Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Minnesota State University, Mankato full-time, majoring in Geography. Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement and participate in school activities, clubs and the community. Number of awards varies. more...
Social Work Internship Scholarships
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Minnesota State University Moorhead, majoring in Social Work (one for micro-mezzo setting and one for a macro setting). Applicants must demonstrate commitment to Social Work and write a one-page essay displaying their commitment to social and economic justice. Preference given to the first 10 students who finalize their internship. Preference given to Dragon SOS and/or Phi Alpha members. more...