by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 2,049 undergraduates in 2020, Macalester is a small, private college located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Macalester offers a “study abroad” program.
Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Presbyterian Church (USA) faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Presbyterian Church (USA) Colleges and Universities.
Individuals with disabilities make up 18.0% of the student population at Macalester. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Macalester Disability Services.
Macalester not only offers on-campus housing, they require freshmen to live on campus. If you are a returning adult or veteran, you can inquire about being exempted from such a requirement.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Macalester has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,049 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,012 (98.2%). Part-time attendance was 37 (1.8%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2,012 | 37 | 2,049 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Macalester receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Macalester #71 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Macalester by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Macalester Diversity Guide.
Macalester has a total of 540 student athletes, 276 men and 264 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $3,932,188 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $3,886,852 |
| Net | $45,336 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Macalester College Athletics