Macalester College
Saint Paul, MNPrivate nonprofitRank 1338 of 1,732Traditional rank 868 of 1,156
Freshman grant vs later years
Average grant per recipient, IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Averages across all recipients, not a prediction for one student. Continuing students include transfers and part-time students. Data is about two years old. How this is calculated.
Average net price by family income (2022-23)
| Family income | Avg net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $12,877 |
| $30–48k | $11,441 |
| $48–75k | $13,050 |
| $75–110k | $26,584 |
| $110k+ | $43,253 |
First-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Published cost (IPEDS)
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2022-23 | $62,500 |
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2023-24 | $64,908 |
| Change | $2,408 (+3.9%) |
| On-campus room and board, 2023-24 | $15,477 |
Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, academic years 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Tuition and fees trend
Published tuition and required fees, +19.4% from first to last year shown. Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2021-22 and 2023-24 files.
Average net price trend
Average net price for first-time, full-time students receiving grant aid. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Outcomes and aid profile
| Bachelor's graduation rate within 6 years | 90% |
| Full-time freshman retention (return for year 2) | 95% |
| Freshmen receiving Pell Grants | 15% |
| Freshmen taking federal loans | 37% |
| Average federal loan (freshmen who borrow) | $4,989 |
| Aid drop one year earlier (2021-22) | $443 |
Sources: IPEDS Graduation Rates 2023 (DRVGR), Fall Enrollment 2023 (retention), SFA 2022-23 and 2021-22. "Freshmen" = first-time, full-time undergraduates.
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| College | Freshman grant | Drop |
|---|---|---|
| St Olaf College | $41,918 | $775 |
| Saint Johns University | $37,419 | $2,565 |
| Gustavus Adolphus College | $37,193 | $2,230 |
| College of Saint Benedict | $37,173 | $2,519 |
| St Catherine University | $36,206 | $12,777 |
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