Macalester College

    Saint Paul, MN · Private non-profit · Liberal arts / baccalaureate college

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    1350–1510
    Median ~1430
    Acceptance rate
    29%
    Enrollment
    2,131
    ACT middle 50%
    30–34

    What the numbers say about Macalester College

    • The reported middle 50% spans 160 points, from 1350 to 1510. A planning score near or above 1550 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The reported section midpoints are 720 Reading and Writing and 710 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 29% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 87% completion rate and $63,878 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1430 SAT scorePlan for a 1550Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $68,104
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $68,104
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $63,878
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    87%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1350 and 1510. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1550 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1510 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1430 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 1350 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to Macalester College's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    University of Wisconsin-MadisonMadison, WI1380–152045%
    George Washington UniversityWashington, DC1350–150047%
    Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TX1340–149063%
    Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara, CA1350–149048%
    Yeshiva UniversityNew York, NY1340–151056%
    Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyTerre Haute, IN1320–150077%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for Macalester College?

    Macalester College's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1350–1510, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1550 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is Macalester College's acceptance rate?

    Macalester College's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 29%.

    How much does it cost to attend Macalester College?

    Published tuition is approximately $68,104 per year (excludes room, board, fees).

    Is Macalester College test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Macalester College's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

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