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Macalester College
  • 4 Year
  • SAINT PAUL, MN
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Macalester College
#1 in Best Colleges in Minnesota
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    Macalester College Admissions

    What is the acceptance rate for MAC?

    Mac admissions is selective with an acceptance rate of 39%. Students that get into Mac have an average SAT score between 1280-1450 or an average ACT score of 29-33. The regular admissions application deadline for Mac is January 15. Interested students can apply for early action and early decision. The early action deadline is November 1, and the early decision deadline is January 1.
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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    39%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    53%
    Total Applicants
    6,373
    SAT Range
    1280-1450
    SAT Reading
    640-720
    SAT Math
    640-730
    Students Submitting SAT
    59%
    ACT Range
    29-33
    ACT English
    30-35
    ACT Math
    26-31
    ACT Writing
    8-10
    Students Submitting ACT
    57%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    January 15
    Early Decision Deadline
    January 1
    Early Action Deadline
    November 1
    Offers Early Decision
    Yes
    Offers Early Action
    Yes
    Application Fee
    $0
    Application Website
    macalester.edu/admissions/apply
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
    Accepts Coalition App
    No

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Recommended
    • High School Rank
      Recommended
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Recommended
    • SAT/ACT
      Considered but not required
    • Recommendations
      Required
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