Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Saint Paul, MN · Large city |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Undergraduates | 2,131 |
| Acceptance rate | 29% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1340–1500 · 33% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 1320–1480 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 30–34 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 90% |
| First-year retention | 91% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 10:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $82,991 |
| Application fee | $0 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Decision: Nov 1, 2026
- Early Decision II: Jan 1, 2027
- Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Jan 15, 2027
Most popular majors: Social sciences, Interdisciplinary, Biology, Computer science, Physical sciences.
Macalester College campus map
On campus
Macalester Stadium, Dewitt Wallace Library.
Around campus
- Places to eat: Tono Pizzeria + Cheesesteaks, Indian Kitchen, Simplicitea, Andiamo Italian Ristorante
- Coffee: Hot Hands Pie & Biscuit
- Nightlife: Groveland Tap, Pauly's Pub & Grill
- Shops: Patagonia, Zimmerman's Dry Goods, Against the Current, Buffalo Exchange, AfterHours, Next Chapter Booksellers
- Museums and culture: Grandview 1 & 2, Whimsical Alternative Coalition Political Awareness Consortium
- Groceries: St. Paul Corner Drug, CVS Pharmacy
- Parks: Cambridge Triangle
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