MACALESTER COLLEGE

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Macalester College

School Overview

Macalester College has a Presbyterian Church (USA) religious affiliation.

The school's main campus is located in a large city (in St Paul, MN). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Bachelor's degree.

Contacting the School

1600 Grand Ave
St Paul, MN 55105-1899
Main Phone: (651) 696-6000
Web Site: www.macalester.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 1,813 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 199 male students and 242 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 45.1% of the student body, while females made up 54.9%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (3)%, Hispanic (3)%, Asian (5)%, and Native American (1)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 44.2% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 610. One quarter of students scored at least 720.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 620 or higher. One fourth of students scored 710 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree

Degree Programs

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Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

Communications

General Communications

Computer

Computer And Information Sciences

English Language And Literature

Environmental Conservation

Natural Resources Conservation

History And Social Sciences

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Interdisciplinary Studies

Other Interdisciplinary Studies

Life Sciences

Literature And Language

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Physical Sciences

Psychology

General Psychology

School Accreditation

Macalester College reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Macalester College is accredited regionally by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NCACHE).

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Macalester College belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).
Independent (for football).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
AP credits
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

Student employment services
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 31,738
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 25,222
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 31,738

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
Recommendations are required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

A college preparatory program is recommended.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

High-school GPA is neither required nor recommended.
Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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