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Macalester College

Saint Paul, Minnesota · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$46,244

Acceptance Rate

28%

Graduation Rate

89%

Annual Tuition

$64,908

At a Glance

Total Students

2,131

Retention Rate

95%

Faculty Ratio

10

Financial Aid

38%

Median Debt

$23,000

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

Macalester College is a private, non-profit institution in Saint Paul with 2,131 students. The college has a selective acceptance rate of 28.2%. Macalester has a high retention rate of 94.6% and an 89.2% graduation rate. The annual in-state tuition is $64,908.

One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $34,157, increasing to $46,244 after five years, and $63,878 after ten years. The median debt for graduates is $23,000, and 37.5% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$34k

1 YEAR

$46k

5 YEARS

$64k

10 YEARS

Top 47% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Macalester College alumni earn a median salary of $34,157. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $46,244. Ten years after graduation, the median salary is $63,878. The median debt for graduates is $23,000.

Macalester College has a high retention rate of 94.6% and an 89.2% graduation rate. The college has a low acceptance rate of 28.2%. 37.5% of students receive financial aid. The in-state tuition is $64,908.

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Campus Location

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Saint Paul, MN 55105-1899

Macalester College is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Macalester College has an acceptance rate of 28.2%.