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Macalester College traces its beginnings to two schools set up by Rev. Dr. Edward Duffield Neill in the mid 1800s. The charter for the college was granted in 1874. It became a coeducational institute in 1893. Macalester College now sits on a 53-acres campus in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Macalester College's recent enrollments have been over 1,900 students, including 11% international students.
Macalester College offers a wide variety of degree programs. Courses are available in the fields of art, biology, chemistry, economics, geology, human rights, music, physics and astronomy, urban studies, and gender and sexuality studies, among others.
The Macalester College’s sports teams are nicknamed the Scots. They are members of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and participate in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, softball, water polo, and volleyball.
Students attend MacAlester in Saint Paul, MN, 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, drama and performing arts, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.
MacAlester is selective and does not offer open admission. One sign of prestige is that the school only let in 41% of those who applied in 2007. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 630. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 620 and 710.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. MacAlester has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 1,920 students at MacAlester (as of 2007).
The school has a residential or campus feel. MacAlester offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. MacAlester 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
http://www.macalester.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 254 | political science, geography, economics, anthropology, history, sociology, international studies, creative writing, ... |
| Science | 75 | biology, physics, chemistry, geology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 34 | psychology |
| Religion And Philosophy | 23 | religion, philosophy |
| Mathematics | 12 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 12 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 10 | environmental studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 8 | computer and info science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 8 | drama |
| Medicine | 8 | neuroscience |
| Music | 5 | music |
| Media | 1 | communication studies |
Number of programs and degrees for MacAlester in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 450 | 41 |
In 2007, MacAlester had a total enrollment of 1,920 students (1,891 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 11% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 46% |
| 20-21 | 44% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 0% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 16% |
| (International Students) | 14% |
| Wisconsin | 8% |
| New York | 7% |
| Illinois | 6% |
| California | 6% |
| Massachusetts | 4% |
| Iowa | 3% |
| Washington | 3% |
| Colorado | 3% |
| Kansas | 2% |
| Oregon | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| North Dakota | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| South Dakota | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 94 % |
MacAlester offers campus housing for 1,296 of its 1,891 (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. Also see our list of other Minnesota Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,967 | 2,015 | 41% | 485 | 24% |
| Men | 2,100 | 810 | 39% | 215 | 27% |
| Women | 2,867 | 1,205 | 42% | 270 | 22% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 630 | 730 |
| SAT Math | 620 | 710 |
| SAT Writing | 620 | 720 |
| ACT Verbal | 28 | 33 |
| ACT Math | 27 | 32 |
| ACT Composite | 28 | 32 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 76% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 53% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 33,694 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 33,694 |
| Room and board | $ 8,220 |
| Room charge | $ 4,334 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,886 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 810 |
Financial Aid:
MacAlester participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 235800)
MacAlester has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 52 | 38 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 22 | 20 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 9 | 16 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 36 | $107,372 | 17 | $100,500 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 20 | $79,828 | 24 | $78,988 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 24 | $64,076 | 25 | $60,632 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $51,000 | 8 | $51,159 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 83 | $86,178 | 74 | $74,720 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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 degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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