How to Apply to Macalester College

The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Macalester.
Admissionwww.macalester.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationwww.macalester.edu/admissions/apply/
Financial Aidwww.macalester.edu/financialaid/
Net Price Calculatorwww.macalester.edu/financialaid/estimate/
Disability Servicewww.macalester.edu/studentaffairs/disabilityservices/

Admission Statistics Charts

The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Macalester and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.

Test Scores Comparison

In 2023, the average SAT score at Macalester College is 1,420 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 1,481). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
Macalester SAT/ACT Scores and Comparison
SAT AverageACT Average
Macalester College1,42032
Similarly Colleges in Rankings1,48133
All U.S. Colleges1,12368
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges1,13269
4-Years Colleges1,12468
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Minnesota1,17571

SAT/ACT Scores by Subject

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At Macalester College, 183 students submitted SAT scores (33% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,420 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.
SAT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing670710750
Mathematics670710750
Total1,3401,420 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.
ACT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Composite303234
English303435
Mathematics272932

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.
Admission Requirements for Applying to Macalester College
Secondary school GPAConsidered, if submitted
Secondary school rankConsidered, if submitted
Secondary school recordRequired
Completion of college-preparatory programConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsRequired
Formal demonstration of competenciesNot Considered
Admission test scoresConsidered, if submitted
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)Required
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusConsidered, if submitted