Macalester College
Acceptance
29%
Avg SAT
1440
Tuition
$68,104
Grad Rate (4yr)
74%
Retention
92%
Earnings
$63,878
AI Overview
Macalester College brings together serious students who care about global issues and want to make a difference. With top programs in area studies and conservation science, the Twin Cities campus attracts intellectually curious undergrads who thrive in small seminars and value international perspectives—over 80% study abroad. The academic culture is collaborative rather than cutthroat, drawing students who are politically engaged and prefer discussing policy changes over beer pong.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
Tuition
$68,104
Room & Board
$15,760
Average Net Price
$32,149
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
17%
Take Federal Loans
36%
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,000
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$63,878Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$23,000Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesComputer and Information Sciences, General
72 graduates
$109,457
4 yrs after graduation
Mathematics
63 graduates
$91,979
4 yrs after graduation
Economics
61 graduates
$85,593
4 yrs after graduation
Political Science and Government
43 graduates
$58,555
4 yrs after graduation
Biology, General
49 graduates
$56,141
4 yrs after graduation
International/Globalization Studies
28 graduates
$56,091
4 yrs after graduation
Geography and Cartography
$52,557
4 yrs after graduation
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
31 graduates
$45,632
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
39+ programsAnd 27 more programs available
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