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St. Paul, MN
55105 USA
The Admissions and Financial Aid Offices are located at 62 Macalester Street.
We’re committed to enrolling an economically diverse student body.
Admitted students receive an aid package that meets 100% of demonstrated financial need.
According to US News, Macalester is one of only 70 four-year colleges in the United States that meets the full financial need of its admitted students.
Quick Facts
| Fall 2012 U.S. first-year students receiving financial aid: | 75% |
| Average financial aid package: | $37,254 |
Exceptional value
- Broad-based liberal arts education
- 85% of our students graduate in four years
- Vibrant metropolitan location
- Global, diverse student body
- Challenge in small classes
- 66% of students complete an internship
- Accessible professors
- 63% of our students study abroad
"Macalester research experiences and internships are an advantage in the job market and give you the opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of your area of interest. They are also an excellent opportunity to assess whether the work is truly what you want to do for the rest of your life. My internship at a preeminent research and clinical medicine facility allowed me to learn about cardiovascular disease and strengthened my desire to pursue a career in medicine."
—Arthur Sillah '10
Sierra Leone
Financial Aid at Macalester
Need-based financial aid Awarded to U.S. First-Years by Family Income: Fall 2012 Based on Comprehensive of $53,419
Financial Aid Awarded to Those Who Qualified |
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| Parent Income (including interest, dividends, non-taxable income, etc.) |
Number Receiving Award / Number Applied | Minimum |
Maximum | Average |
| $0-19,999 | 6/6 | $45,893 |
$54,043 |
$50,415 |
| $20,000-39,999 | 22/22 | 13,642 |
54,293 |
49,452 |
| $40,000-59,999 | 41/41 | 27,685 |
53,393 |
48,389 |
| $60,000-79,999 | 44/44 | 24,137 |
52,734 |
45,688 |
| $80,000-99,999 | 47/47 | 20,344 |
51,395 |
41,200 |
| $100,000-119,999 | 45/45 | 2,236 |
50,206 |
35,014 |
| $120,000-139,999 | 40/41 | 12,791 |
45,915 |
34,743 |
| $140,000-159,999 | 28/29 | 4,335 |
46,493 |
29,281 |
| $160,000 and up | 58/93 | 326 |
36,924 |
21,117 |
| Totals | 331/368 | $326 |
$54,293 |
$37,254 |
*Financial aid award amount typically includes grants, student loans, and student employment.
*Income is an important factor in determining eligibility for financial aid. Family assets, family size, the number of children enrolled in college and other factors can also affect eligibility. If parents are divorced or separated, Macalester requires financial aid information from each parent.
*IMPORTANT: To be considered for financial aid from Macalester you must indicate your intent to apply for aid when you complete your admission application.