Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN · Private nonprofit · 2,131 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$70K
In-state tuition
$71K
Out-of-state tuition
$71K
Graduation rate
91%
Acceptance rate
29%
Median debt
$20K
Borrowing rate
33%
Earnings (all students)
$53K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Bachelor's |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | City: Large (500k+) |
| Region | Plains |
| ZIP | 55105-1899 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$86K
Federal aid / UG
$661
Est. net price
$85K
At a glance
| SAT average | 1440 |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | 31.0 |
| First-year retention | 92% |
| SAT math (median) | 713 |
| SAT reading & writing (median) | 675 |
| Undergraduate composition | 50% White · 6% Black · 11% Hispanic · 8% Asian |
| Official website | www.macalester.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $73K | $14K |
| Mathematics. | $61K | $23K |
| Economics. | $47K | $23K |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | $35K | $18K |
| Biology, General. | $32K | $18K |
| Political Science and Government. | $29K | $21K |
| Geography and Cartography. | $28K | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | $26K | $18K |
| International/Globalization Studies. | $22K | $21K |
Compare with similar colleges in — MN
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of St Thomas | $56K | 74% | $19K | $82K |
| St Olaf College | $63K | 83% | $21K | $69K |
| Concordia University-Saint Paul | $26K | 50% | $12K | $65K |
| Augsburg University | $47K | 55% | $15K | $63K |
| St Catherine University | $53K | 67% | $15K | $65K |
| Carleton College | $72K | 89% | $16K | $83K |
| Gustavus Adolphus College | $58K | 77% | $23K | $68K |
| Bethel University | $26K | 72% | $18K | $70K |
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