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Students attend MacAlester in St. Paul, Minnesota, a large city. The school is proud of its Presbyterian Church (USA) status. MacAlester is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Bachelor's degree.
MacAlester has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in science, mathematics, and liberal arts.
MacAlester is selective and does not offer open admission. One sign of prestige is that the school only let in 44% of those who applied in 2005. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 630. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 630 and 710. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
MacAlester maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at MacAlester is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 1,869 students at the school (as of 2005).
MacAlester has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. MacAlester offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and Other.
More complete details are provided below.
MacAlester College
1600 Grand Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105-1899
General Phone: (651) 696-6000
Admissions Phone: (651) 696-6357
Financial Aid Phone: (651) 696-6214
http://www.macalester.edu
MacAlester awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 254 | economics, international studies, English, political science, history, anthropology, geography, Classical languages, ... |
| Science | 68 | biology, chemistry, physics, geology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 39 | psychology |
| Religion And Philosophy | 27 | religion, philosophy |
| Mathematics | 15 | mathematics |
| Media | 14 | communication studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 13 | computer and info science |
| Fine Arts | 9 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 6 | drama |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 5 | environmental studies |
| Music | 5 | music |
| Medicine | 5 | neuroscience |
Number of programs and degrees for MacAlester in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 460 | 41 |
In 2005, MacAlester had a total enrollment of 1,869 students (1,843 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 13% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 45% |
| 20-21 | 44% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 0% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 18% |
| Foreign countries | 16% |
| Wisconsin | 7% |
| Illinois | 7% |
| California | 6% |
| New York | 5% |
| Oregon | 4% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| Montana | 2% |
| Indiana | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| South Dakota | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| District of Columbia | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| North Dakota | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 93 % |
MacAlester offers campus housing for 1,319 of its 1,843 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of St. Paul, Minnesota for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,315 | 1,893 | 44% | 491 | 26% |
| Men | 1,874 | 786 | 42% | 204 | 26% |
| Women | 2,441 | 1,107 | 45% | 287 | 26% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 630 | 740 |
| SAT Math | 630 | 710 |
| ACT Verbal | 28 | 34 |
| ACT Math | 27 | 31 |
| ACT Composite | 28 | 32 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 77% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 54% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (651) 696-6357
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 28,642 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 28,642 |
| Room and board | $ 7,858 |
| Room charge | $ 4,084 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,774 |
| Books and supplies | $ 820 |
| Other expenses | $ 760 |
Financial Aid:
MacAlester participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 235800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (651) 696-6214
MacAlester has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 52 | 32 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 19 | 24 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 13 | 14 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 34 | $97,581 | 15 | $92,300 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 21 | $72,429 | 19 | $72,632 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 27 | $55,637 | 27 | $57,495 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 7 | $43,960 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 83 | $76,980 | 68 | $68,009 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Other |
| Basketball | Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Area Studies, Other
Asian Studies/Civilization
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
International/Global Studies
Japanese Language and Literature
Latin American Studies
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Russian Studies
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets MacAlester Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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