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Colleges » By State » Minnesota » Macalester College » Tuition And Costs

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$52,427 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$41,800 tuition
$9,396 on campus room & board
$1,010 books
$221 fees

$52,427 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$41,800 tuition
$9,396 on campus room & board
$1,010 books
$221 fees
Estimated Net Price
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Average Aid

$26,959 Annual Institutional Aid

Average Aid
83% of students receive aid
18% get federal aid ($6,464 avg)
4% get state aid ($3,098 avg)
78% get institn'l aid ($26,959 avg)
62% get loans ($5,730 avg)

Tuition Trends

Historical Tuition and Fees, with Projected Future Amounts

Future projections are based on past four years' data averaging 4.80% annual change in in-state tuition and fees and 4.80% change in out-of-state tuition and fees. Amounts shown are estimates only and not guaranteed. For a better estimate, contact the college directly.

Financial Aid

$11,557,595
Annual Aid Awarded
Aid/Loans
 Average Amount Percent Awarded
Grant or Scholarship Aid $28,608 78%
Federal Grant Aid $6,464 18%
Pell Grants $4,262 18%
Other Federal Grants $2,203 18%
Institution Grant Aid $26,959 78%
State Grant Aid $3,098 4%
Student Loans $5,730 62%
Federal Loans $5,376 56%
Other Loans $5,939 9%

Merit Aid

Merit Scholarships Available:

 Amount
DeWitt Wallace Distinguished Scholarships - R
DeWitt Wallace Scholarships $3,000 R
3M Scholarship $25,000
Admiral Lewis L. Strauss Scholarship $14,125
Admirer of Wallace Scholarship $25,000
Agnes E. Meyer Scholarship $9,000
Albert Dorne Scholarship $12,034
Alex F. Osborn Scholarship $2,500
American Friends of the Middle East Scholarship $11,270
Anstice T. Abbott Scholarship $11,420
Financial Aid Timeline
Financial aid priority deadline: February 8
Financial aid deadline: March 1
College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about: May 15
Student must reply to financial aid decision by: within 2 week(s) of notification
Does Macalester College offer...
Tuition Payment Plan? Yes
Financial Aid Contact Info
1600 Grand Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105-1899
(651) 696-6000
http://www.macalester.edu
Costs Per Credit Hour
In State $1,306
Out of State $1,306

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Bang for the buck
  • 5
  • Rowan from Finlayson, MN
  • Nov-23-2012 I am a current student here

    If you need the money, Macalester will give it to you. We are one of the few colleges that give 100% aid based on your need, but don't figure that need into the application process. Mac is not only worth it academically, but the social experience you will receive here is something you'd have a hard time finding somewhere else. Though, again, Mac is really not that expensive if you can't afford it to be. A lot of my friends going to community college are paying WAY more than I am paying at Mac.

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  • 4
  • Anne T.
  • Dec-19-2011 I am a current student here

    Financial aid is a huge reason that I am here. It covers up to 100% of a student's need. The only loans you should have to take out would be from the government. Financial aid office is really nice and helpful.

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  • 4
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  • Oct-10-2011 I am a current student here

    Its very expensive compared to schools in my home country, Canada. That said, it really is an experience you can't have at a bigger school. Also, financial aid helps!

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