Outcomes
Strong post-grad earnings
Median earnings 10 yrs out are above the graduate average.
This school$63.9k
National avg$48k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$64,908
Out-of-State Tuition
$64,908
Avg On-Campus Living
$15,477
Avg Off-Campus Living
$11,000
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$80,385
Net price (after aid)$29,980
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$12,877
$30k – $48k$11,441
$48k – $75k$13,050
$75k – $110k$26,584
$110k+$43,253
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$63,878
Median debt at graduation$23,000
Est. monthly loan payment$244
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.8×Graduates earn about 2.8× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants17%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans37%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
90%
Freshman Retention
95%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong completion rate
90% above avg
Strong year-1 retention
95% above avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$64.9k
Net price
$30k
Pell
17%
Median debt
$23k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$63.9k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
Areas of study
EducationComputer ScienceVisual & Performing ArtsHealth SciencesAgricultureNatural SciencesSocial SciencesArts & HumanitiesBusiness
Programs (12)
Education
Elementary EducationSecondary EducationSpecial Education
Computer Science
Data Science
Visual & Performing Arts
Film & Media
Health Sciences
Nursing
Natural Sciences
Physics
Social Sciences
SociologyPsychology
Arts & Humanities
MusicEnglish Literature
Business
Marketing
Admissions
Acceptance rate
28%
SAT range
1350 - 1510
ACT range
30 - 33
Campus & Student Life
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About Macalester College
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- Where is Macalester College located?
- Macalester College is located in Saint Paul, MN, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Macalester College?
- Macalester College is a private university based in MN. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Macalester College?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Macalester College is approximately 28%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Macalester College?
- Macalester College's published in-state tuition is approximately $64,908 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Macalester College?
- Macalester College reports total enrollment of approximately 2,131 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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