Can you get into Macalester College?
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Macalester College admits about 28% of applicants, making it selective. Admitted students typically have SAT scores around 1350–1510, ACT composites around 30–33, about a 3.94 GPA (the middle 50%). Enter your stats below to see whether Macalester College is a reach, match, or safety for you.
Macalester College admissions profile
- Acceptance rate
- 28%
- SAT range (mid 50%)
- 1350–1510
- ACT range (mid 50%)
- 30–33
- Average GPA
- 3.94
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Admissions FAQ
- How hard is it to get into Macalester College?
- Macalester College has an acceptance rate of about 28%, which makes it selective based on the most recent federal data.
- What GPA do you need to get into Macalester College?
- Admitted students at Macalester College have an average GPA of about 3.94. It's one factor among test scores, courses, and the rest of your application.
- What SAT or ACT score do you need for Macalester College?
- The middle 50% of admitted students at Macalester College have SAT scores between 1350–1510 and ACT composites between 30–33.
- What are my chances of getting into Macalester College?
- Use FindU's free chance calculator on this page — enter your GPA and test scores to see whether Macalester College is a reach, match, or safety. It's a directional estimate from public data, not a prediction or guarantee.