MACALESTER MEETS 100% OF FINANCIAL NEED

Because we are committed to making Macalester affordable, the College is able to enroll bright, talented students from across the nation and around the world in an academic program that ranks in the top 25 among liberal art colleges. Macalester assembles a financial aid package that meets 100% of every admitted student’s demonstrated financial need.

 

2011-2012 KEY FACTS AND FIGURES

Percentage of students receiving financial aid: 73%

The average need-based financial aid package: $36,663

The average financial aid package includes the following:

Grant: 84%

Loan: 11%

Student Employment: 5%

MERIT SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

In 2011-2012, approximately one-third of U.S. first-year students received merit-based scholarships from Macalester. Merit scholarship awards range from $2,000 to $80,000 over four years. More information about Macalester's Merit Scholarships.

The resources your family needs to learn about and apply for financial aid at Macalester are on this site. If you have any additional questions or are unable to find the information you are looking for, please feel free to contact us.