Macalester College

Macalester College Early Decision Results Release Date 2021

Macalester College will release their Early Decision results on Wednesday December 15th. Share results and connect with other early applicants in the Macalester College Community discussion.

Good luck to all early applicants!

Macalester College Overview

Macalester College is a private, nonprofit school in an urban setting in St. Paul, Minnesota. Macalester College was founded in 1874 and now enrolls around 2,049 students a year, including 2,049 undergrads. Macalester College provides housing for up to 1,300 students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 90% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Macalester College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Macalester College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Macalester College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Macalester College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Macalester College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Macalester College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Macalester College on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! The deadline to apply regular decision to Macalester College for Fall 2022 is January 15.Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should receive admissions decisions by March 31.

Is Macalester College a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a closer look at all of these areas to get a clearer idea of what Macalester College offers and if it might be a good choice for you.

2021 Acceptance Rate for Macalester College

It is very difficult to get into Macalester College. Around 39% of applicants get into Macalester College each year. Out of 6,373 applications received in 2021, 2,466 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Macalester College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Macalester College, around 90% are still enrolled the next year. Around 93% of students who started at Macalester College earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Macalester College Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Recent Macalester College grads have an average starting salary of $51,000 a year. The average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year, though these numbers vary widely by major.

Macalester College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. Macalester College's endowment was valued at $697.2 million in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million. For each full-time student, Macalester College spends about $22,586 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Macalester College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Macalester College meets 99% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $57,297 a year.

The average student debt for graduates in the class of 2021 was around $24,578 per student, not including those with no debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Macalester College. Based on this information, how does Macalester College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Macalester College a good school for you?

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Where is Macalester College Located?

Macalester College is located in the urban setting of St. Paul, Minnesota.

If you want to see Macalester College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 94 to St. Paul, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Minneapolis-St. Paul International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Macalester College and St. Paul are like without leaving home.

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