Macalester College admissions
Saint Paul, MN
Macalester College acceptance rate
28.5%
2,558 of 8,968 applicants were admitted in the 2024 cycle (U.S. Dept. of Education IPEDS data).
Selective. With a rate like this, Macalester College is a target or reach depending on how your profile compares with admitted students.
Key numbers
- Yield: 22% of admitted students enrolled (560 of 2,558).
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Common questions about Macalester College
What is the acceptance rate at Macalester College?
Macalester College admitted 28.5% of applicants (2,558 of 8,968) in the 2024 admissions cycle, according to U.S. Department of Education IPEDS data.
How many admitted students enroll at Macalester College?
560 of the 2,558 admitted students enrolled, a yield of 22%. Yield is the share of admitted students who choose to attend.
How do you compare at Macalester College?
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