Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 28.4%
- Average SAT
- 1,420
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 1,340–1,500
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 32
- Total Enrollment
- 2,131
Admissions Overview
Macalester is selective with a 28% acceptance rate, meaning about 3 out of 10 applicants get in. You'll need strong academics to compete, with admitted students typically scoring between 1340-1500 on the SAT or around a 32 on the ACT. The middle 50% SAT range shows most successful applicants are well above average but don't need perfect scores. Macalester looks for students who care about global issues and want to engage with different perspectives. The school values intellectual curiosity over just high test scores, seeking students who will contribute to discussions about international affairs, social justice, and complex world problems in their small, discussion-heavy classes.