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Macalester College

Saint Paul, MN · Private Nonprofit · 2,131 students

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$64k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
29%Acceptance Rate
87%Graduation Rate
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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)87.1%
Students who graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rate (4 years)73.7%
Students who graduate on time
First-Year Retention Rate92.3%
Students who return for sophomore year
First-Generation Students12.8%
Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

1440
Average SAT Score
Combined Math + Reading/Writing (out of 1600)
800 (min)1600 (max)
31
ACT Midpoint Score
Middle 50% of admitted students (out of 36)

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Social Sciences19.1%
Biological Sciences12.9%
Psychology9.2%
Computer Science7.6%
Mathematics5.3%
History3.3%
Communications1.9%

Faculty & Resources

$12k
Average Faculty Salary/Year
$25k
Instructional Spend per Student
$882M
Total Endowment

Macalester College — Academics

Macalester College has a graduation rate of 87.1%, which is above the national average and reflects strong academic support and student outcomes.

The first-year retention rate is 92.3%, meaning the vast majority of students return for their sophomore year — a strong indicator of student satisfaction.

The average SAT score for enrolled students is 1440, and the ACT midpoint is 31. These scores reflect the academic profile of the typical incoming student.

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