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Admissions & Aid
At Macalester, our mission is to prepare students for lives of meaning and purpose. Students here receive unparalleled support and mentorship as they discover their place in the world and learn how to become agents of change.
APPLYING TO MACALESTER
Application
If you’re a senior and ready to consider Macalester College, the Preliminary Application is a great first step. You’ll benefit from tailored communications and access to your Applicant Portal. The Common App or QuestBridge are where you’ll complete your application.
Visit Macalester
Learn more about our College in the City
Explore our neighborhood campus, and step inside the buildings that will support your learning. Take a virtual tour any time, or join our staff and students for online information sessions, tours, and workshops.
Financial Aid
Many students and families are surprised at the different ways to make college more affordable. We meet 100% of the full demonstrated need of every student we admit, and all first-year applicants are considered for merit-based scholarships.
IN OCTOBER
Fall Virtual Visit Day & More
Take a look at these special virtual programs for high school students and families.
FALL VIRTUAL VISIT DAY
Now available to view online, join current students, professors, and staff as they share the things you should know about Macalester as you embark on your college search.
PROFESSOR PANELS
Through October, join professors to hear more about learning at Macalester, specifically in the four divisions: STEM, humanities, fine arts, and social sciences.
SAMPLE CLASSES
Take a virtual sample class and get a glimpse into learning at Macalester. Different classes are offered through October, so register for the topic that interests you most!
Easy ways to connect one-to-one
CHAT WITH A STUDENT
Find a time that works for you and register to chat with a current Mac student. These 30 minute calls or video chats are a good way to hear about campus life and the topics that interest you most.
MEETINGS & INTERVIEWS WITH ADMISSIONS
Talking with Admissions staff is a good way to share your individual interests and ask questions. These conversations provide the opportunity to get to know each other. Take a look at the options available.
Students at Macalester
If you’re motivated and ambitious, Macalester might be the right fit for you. Create the next innovation. Sharpen your perspective. Transform your worldview. Macalester students come from across the U.S. and around the world.
2,000+
Student body
98
Countries represented
61%
Students who study away
A Day in the Life
Bianca Gonzalez
See campus life from Bianca’s perspective.
A Day in the Life
Bianca Gonzalez
See campus life from Bianca’s perspective.