Published
January 22, 2013
This article discusses important factors to consider when evaluating and choosing a liberal arts college.
1600 Grand Ave, Saint paul, MN 55105-1899
Macalester College is a privately supported coeducational liberal arts college. It was founded in 1874 as a Presbyterian-related but non-sectarian college; its first class entered Sept. 15, 1885. Macalester is committed to being a preeminent liberal arts college with an educational program known for its high standards for scholarship and its special emphasis on internationalism, multiculturalism, and service to society
School Overview: | Macalester College | |
| County | Ramsey County, MN | |
| Title IV Eligible | Participat | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges--Liberal Arts | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | |
| Institution Control | Private not-for-profit | |
| Instructional Staff Total (research/public service staff included) | 189 staff | 115 staff |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Enrollment | 2,070 students | 1,633 students |
| # Full-Time Students | 2,035 students | 1,434 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 35 students | 137 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 2% | 1% |
| % Asian | 7% | 2% |
| % Hawaiian | - | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% |
| % Black | 1% | 6% |
| % White | 81% | 84% |
| % Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| In-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $43,693 | $24,462 |
| Out-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $43,693 | $24,744 |
| Percent Admitted | 37% | 64% |
| SAT Reading (25-75%) | 630-740 | 450-570 |
| SAT Math (25-75%) | 640-730 | 460-573 |
| SAT Writing (25-75%) | 630-720 | 440-570 |
| ACT English (25-75%) | 29-34 | 19-25 |
| ACT Math (25-75%) | 27-33 | 18-25 |
| ACT Writing (25-75%) | 8-10 | 6-8 |
| ACT Composite (25-75%) | 28-32 | 20-25 |
School Notes:
- Macalester, located in a friendly, residential neighborhood, has 53 green acres in the heart of two of America's safest, most vibrant cities. Macalester has seven academic buildings, 10 residence halls, 5 language houses, a library and technology center. The academic buildings and library include state-of-the-art technology (plus one of the Midwest's largest telescopes) and the residence halls offer a variety of living experiences, from traditional dorms to apartment-style suites.
- Macalester students come from all 50 states plus D.C. and from 90 countries. They are scientists, writers, actors, environmentalists, athletes, musicians and more.
- Macalester has an 11 to 1 student-faculty ratio with an average class size of 17 (labs: 12). All 750 courses are taught by Macalester's faculty (92 percent have a Ph.D). There are 454,000 volumes in the library and 1.5 million available through our online catalog (Students also have access to the University of Minnesota library).
- Extracurricular activities on campus, athletics, eating out, visiting museums, seeing movies, parks, Macalester and the Twin Cities offer a dizzying number of distractions from and additions to coursework.
- Macalester has been named “America’s Hottest Liberal Arts College” by the 2006 Kaplan/Newsweek “How to Get into College” Guide. Macalester is ranked 26 among the 215 national liberal arts colleges in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings.
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