Macalester College Admission
Acceptance Rate
28.21%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
22.67%
Freshmen Enrollment
552
SAT Scores
1,410
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 8,434 students have applied and 2,397 students have allowed to admit to Macalester College (Acceptance rate: 28.42%). Macalester's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 23.03 % where 552 students have finally enrolled out of 2,397 admitted students.
Macalester acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Minnesota. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Wellesley College and Middlebury College, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 14.81%).
Macalester enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Minnesota. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much higher (highly eager to enroll) (average yield is 39.22%).
How to Apply to Macalester College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Macalester.
| Admission | www.macalester.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.macalester.edu/admissions/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | www.macalester.edu/financialaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.macalester.edu/financialaid/estimate/ |
| Disability Service | https://www.macalester.edu/disabilityresources |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Macalester and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Macalester College is 1,410 and the average ACT score is 32. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Macalester College is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,496). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Macalester College | 1,410 | 32 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,496 | 34 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Minnesota | 1,175 | 71 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Macalester College, 183 students submitted SAT scores (33% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,410 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Minnesota. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 670 | 710 | 750 |
| Mathematics | 670 | 710 | 750 |
| Total | 1,340 | 1,420 | 1,500 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Macalester College, 168 students submitted ACT scores (30% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 32 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Minnesota. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 30 | 32 | 34 |
| English | 30 | 34 | 35 |
| Mathematics | 27 | 29 | 32 |
Macalester Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Macalester College. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school record, Recommendations, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
6 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |