Macalester College

www.macalester.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$60,288

3.5% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$30,939

After Financial Aid

2021 Acceptance Rate

31.3%

9,046 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

2,244

98.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

89.7%

522 Graduates

About

Macalester College is a higher education institution located in Ramsey County, MN. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Macalester College were Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (57 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (56 degrees), and General Mathematics (56 degrees).

In 2021, 585 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Macalester College. 65.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (317 degrees), 4.66 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (68 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Macalester College is $60,288, which is $31,783 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Macalester College is $60,288, which is $31,783 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $30,939.

In 2021, 85% of undergraduate students attending Macalester College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 39% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$60,288

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Macalester College was $60,288. The cost of tuition at Macalester College is $31,783 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Macalester College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$30,939

2021 Value

13.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Macalester College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,939. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Macalester College grew by 13.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Macalester College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,084

Room and Board

$1,213

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Macalester College was of $13,084 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.91% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,213. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.85% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Macalester College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

85%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

39%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

85% of undergraduate students at Macalester College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 3.66% with respect to 2020, when 82% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Macalester College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Macalester College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 362 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Macalester College received 9,046 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 41.9% annual growth. Out of those 9,046 applicants, 2,828 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 31.3% acceptance rate.

There were 2,244 students enrolled at Macalester College in 2021. 35% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Macalester College has an overall enrollment yield of 21.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

31.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

2,828

Accepted Out of 9,046

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Macalester College was 31.3% (2,828 admissions from 9,046 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 38.7%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 41.9%, while admissions grew by 14.7%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Macalester College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

35%

Submission Percentage (2021)

208

Scores Submitted (2021)

35% of enrolled first-time students at Macalester College in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Macalester College had a total enrollment of 2,244 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Macalester College is 2,206 students and the part-time enrollment is 38. This means that 98.3% of students enrolled at Macalester College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Macalester College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 54.8% White, 9.85% Hispanic or Latino, 8.07% Two or More Races, 8.02% Asian, 4.95% Black or African American, 0.357% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0891% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Macalester College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (29.9%), followed by White Male (25%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.17%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

98.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Macalester College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,244 students. The full-time enrollment at Macalester College is 2,206 and the part-time enrollment is 38. This means that 98.3% of students enrolled at Macalester College are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Macalester College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

96%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Macalester College was 96%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), Macalester College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Macalester College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,229 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
221 enrolled students
Two or More Races
181 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Macalester College is 54.8% White, 9.85% Hispanic or Latino, 8.07% Two or More Races, 8.02% Asian, 4.95% Black or African American, 0.357% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0891% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 9 students (0.401%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 179 more women than men received degrees from Macalester College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Macalester College is white (317 degrees awarded). There were 4.66 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (68 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Macalester College is Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (57 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (56 degrees) and General Mathematics (56 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Macalester College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Language & Linguistics (43 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (56 degrees), and PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (18 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Macalester College are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (351,580 people), Other managers (272,443 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (184,772 people), Postsecondary teachers (184,135 people), and Chief executives & legislators (123,822 people).

The most specialized majors at Macalester College in 2021 are Language & Linguistics (43 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (56 degrees), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (18 degrees), Social Sciences (131 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (19 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Macalester College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Aerospace engineers, Physicians, and Computer and information research scientists

The most specialized majors at Macalester College are Language & Linguistics (43 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (56 degrees), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (18 degrees), Social Sciences (131 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (19 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Macalester College are Elementary & secondary schools (433,001 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (360,467 people), Legal services (278,945 people), Computer Systems Design (234,351 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (183,518 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Macalester College.

Most Common (2021)

Econometrics & Quantitative Economics
57 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
56 degrees awarded
General Mathematics
56 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Macalester College was Econometrics & Quantitative Economics with 57 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Macalester College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

203

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

382

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 203 degrees were awarded to men at Macalester College, which is 0.531 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (382).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Macalester College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 33 degrees were awarded to men at Macalester College in Econometrics & Quantitative Economics, which is 1.38 times more than the 24 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 42 degrees were awarded to men at Macalester College in General Biological Sciences, which is 3 times more than the 14 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

86%

100% Completion Time

91%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 86% of students graduating from Macalester College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 91% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 91% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Macalester College is Female and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.192% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
317 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
68 degrees awarded
Asian
43 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Macalester College is white (317 degrees awarded). There were 4.66 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (68 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
217 degrees awarded
White Male
100 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
55 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Macalester College is white female (217 degrees awarded). There were 2.17 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (100 degrees).

Operations

Macalester College has an endowment valued at nearly $873M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 218M (25%) compared to the 17.4% average return (9.13M on 52.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2021, Macalester College had a total salary expenditure of 117M. Macalester College employs 78 Professors, 44 Associate professors and 40 Instructors. Most academics at Macalester College are Male Professor (40), Female Professor (38), and Female Instructor (28).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Macalester College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 85 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 69 employees, and Management with 64 employees.

Endowment

$873M

2021 Endowment

26.1%

growth from 2020

Macalester College has an endowment valued at about $873M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Macalester College grew 26.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $820M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Macalester College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$52.5M

2021 Salaries

0.673%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Macalester College paid a median of $52.5M in salaries, which represents 44.9% of their overall expenditure ($117M) and a 0.673% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$19.9M

Instructional Salaries

203

Number of Employees

In 2021, Macalester College paid a total of $19.9M to 203 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

78 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

85 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Macalester College were Professor with 78 employees, Associate professor with 44 employees, and Instructor with 40 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Macalester College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 85 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 69 employees, and Management with 64 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Macalester College was Male Professor with 40 employees, Female Professor with 38 employees, and Female Instructor with 28 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Macalester College.