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TUITION AND FEES

64% of Macalester students receive financial aid.
The average first-year need-based award in 2008-09 was $29,499.

2009-2010
Tuition & Fees: $38,174
Room and Board: $8,768
Total: $46,942

The following is added when calculating financial need:
Books, supplies and personal expenses: $1,800

The Financial Aid Office also adds a travel allowance for students
whose home is far from campus.