Important Information
- Total undergraduate enrollment：2,174
- International students：15.6%
- Degree-seeking student gender distribution：41:59
Macalester College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,174, with a gender distribution of 40 percent male students and 60 percent female students. At this school, 60 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated or -affiliated housing and 40 percent of students live off campus. In sports, Macalester College is part of the NCAA III.
Enrollment
Total enrollment
2,174
Total undergraduate enrollment
2,174
Total graduate enrollment
0
Full-time degree-seeking students
2,133
Part-time degree-seeking students
27
Non-degree-seeking students
0.6%
Students 25 and older
1%
Average age of full-time students
20
Average age of all undergraduates
20
In-state students
18%
Out-of-state students
82%
Undergraduates who are first generation
13%
Region from which most U.S. students come
West North Central (25%)
International students
15.6%
Number of countries represented by international students
75
Countries most represented by international students
People's Republic of China39%
India8%
Vietnam8%
South Korea5%
Japan3%
Pakistan3%
Degree-seeking student gender distribution
Degree-seeking women59%
Degree-seeking men41%
Degree-seeking student diversity
White58%
International16%
Asian8%
Hispanic8%
Two or more races6%
Black3%
American Indian0%
Pacific Islander0%
Unknown0%
Religious breakdown
No religious preference59%
Protestant12%
Catholic10%
Jewish7%
Other6%
Buddhist2%
Muslim2%
Hindu1%
Mormon1%
Enrolled students who are veterans or active service members
0%
Student Clubs & Organizations
Registered clubs and organizations
106
Student activities
Choral groups
Musical theater
Concert band
Model UN
Dance
Jazz band
Drama/theater
Symphony orchestra
Radio station
Literary magazine
Student government
Campus ministries
Student newspaper
International student organization
Comedic acting / Improv
Music ensembles
Public service
Honor societies
Alpha Kappa Delta (Sociology)
Alpha Rho Theta (English)
Beta Beta Beta (Biology)
Delta Phi Alpha (German)
Eta Sigma Phi (Classics)
Gamma Theta Upsilon (Geography)
Iota Sigma Pi (Chemistry)
Nu Rho Psi (Neuroscience Studies)
Omicron Delta Epsilon (Econ/Business)
Phi Alpha Theta (History)
Phi Beta Kappa (Liberal Studies)
Phi Lambda Beta (Portuguese)
Phi Lambda Upsilon (Chemistry)
Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science)
Psi Chi (Psychology)
Sigma Delta Pi (Hispanic Studies)
Upsilon Pi Epsilon (Computer Science)
Religious organizations
Mac Catholics
Macalester Christian Fellowship
Macalester Jewish Organization
Mac Protestants
Mac Unitarian Universalists
Mac Muslim Student Association
Queer Faith Community
Alternative Faith Association
Minority and international student organizations
Mac Association for Sub-Continental Ethnic and Cultural Awareness (MASECA)
Proud Indigenous People for Education
Europa
Chinese Culture Club
Ua Ke - Hmong Student Organization
Japanese Culture Club
Asian Pacific Awareness Month
Afrika!
Mac Korean Cultural Organization (MacKCO)
Black Liberation Affairs Committee (BLAC)
Adelante!
Vietnamese Cultural Organization
Black History Month Committee
Filipinos at Mac (FAM)
Other organizations
Queer Union
Art History Club
Ballroom Dance at Mac
Contract Bridge Club
Bodacious Hip-Hop Dance Team
DJ Club
Mac Activists for Reproductive Rights
Mac Swing Dance
Macalester Experiential Art
MacClabbers
Macalester Community Action for Resiliency, Environmentalism, and Sustainability
X-ertion
Macalester College Fishing Club
BioClub
Macalester Software Development Organization
Macalester Democrats
Macalester Development Group
Eighty-Six Literary Magazine
Macalester Investment Group
Women* in STEM
Jugglers' League
Macalester Students United for Palestinian Equal Rights
Macalester Anime
Sirens
Anthropology Club
Mac Weekly
IfNotNow
Macalester Traditions
Physics and Astronomy Club
Health Professionals Student Coalition
MacCricket
MacPACT
History Club
Women in Economics
Mac Chess
WMCN 91.7 FM
Chanter
Entrepreneurship Club
Macalester Moral Sciences Club
Macalester Hegemonocle
MacPics
Macalester Quiz Bowl
Macalester Martial Arts Club
GeoClub
Home (international-focused magazine)
Voices on Mental Health
Habitat for Humanity
International Studies Club
Bad Comedy
A Novel Idea
Outing Club
Macalester Comics and Graphic Novels
Ping Pong Mac
Macalester G.O.P
MacSlams
MacFEAST (Food, Ethics, Advocacy, and Sustainable Transitions)
Medicinal Melodies
Fossil Free Macalester
Climbing Club
Macalester Public Health
LittleScots
Macalester Young Artists for Revolutionary Needle-Work
Students Demand Action
Macalester Gaming Society
Mac Bike
The Watchtower
13th Street (hip-hop dance)
Badminton Club
Macalester Urban, Land, and Community Health
Mac Players
Scotch Tape
The Musical Theatre Group
Macalester Consulting Group
Chromactics
High-Power Rocketry
Minnesota Public Interest Research Group
Gap Year Group
Off Kilter
Program Board
Macalester College Student Government
Feminists in Action/Students Together Against Rape and Sexual Assault
Fresh Concepts
Macalester Model United Nations
Macalester First Aid
Greek Life
Number of fraternities
0
Fraternities with chapter houses
0
Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity
Independent100%
In fraternity0%
Number of sororities
0
Sororities with chapter houses
0
Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority
Independent100%
In sorority0%
Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC)
Air Force ROTC
Offered at cooperating institution (University of St. Thomas)
Army ROTC
Offered at cooperating institution (University of Minnesota--Twin Cities)
Navy ROTC
Offered at cooperating institution (University of Minnesota--Twin Cities)
Events
Popular Campus Events
International Roundtable
Founders Day
SpringFest
Cultural Showcase Events
Convocation
Acapella Fest
Campus Center Extravaganza
Asian Pacific Awareness Heritage Month
Black History Month
Winter Ball
Holi Festival
Service Trips
Women's History Month
Mac@Nite
Welcome Back Week
Athletic Games
Publications
Student Publication(s)
Mac Weekly
General Housing Information
Housing available to students
Yes
Campus housing available for all unmarried students regardless of year
Yes
School provides assistance in finding off-campus housing if on-campus housing is not available
-
Students required to live in school-owned, -operated or -affiliated housing
FreshmenYes
SophomoresYes
JuniorsNo
SeniorsNo
Students on campus during weekends (on average)
95%
Students living on- and off-campus
Students who live in college-owned, operated or affiliated housing60%
Students who live off-campus40%
Types of campus housing available
coed dorms90%
apartment for single students3%
cooperative housing1%
theme housing3%
wellness housing3%
Residence Hall Information
College-owned, -operated or -affiliated housing buildings
24
College-owned, -operated or -affiliated housing units wired for high-speed Internet access
100%
Residence hall breakdown
Double units58%
Single units22%
Triple units/suites19%
Apartments1%
Residence Information for Specific Groups
Special housing for international students available
-
Disabled-student housing available
-
Contact Information
Athletic director
Donnie Brooks
Athletic director phone number
(651) 696-6366
Athletic director email
mailto:dbrooks@macalester.edu
Athletic director/department website
http://athletics.macalester.edu/
NCAA/NAIA Intercollegiate Varsity Sports
Collegiate athletic association
NCAA III
Collegiate athletic conference
Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Scholarship Sports
Scholarship Sports
无
Nonscholarship Sports
Sports
Men's
Women's
Baseball
Basketball
Cross country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and field (indoor)
Track and field (outdoor)
Volleyball
Water polo
Club Sports (intercollegiate)
Sports
Men's
Women's
Crew (heavyweight)
Crew (lightweight)
Ice hockey
Lacrosse
Rugby
Skiing (nordic)
Tennis
Ultimate frisbee
Volleyball
Water polo
Intramural/recreational sports
Sports
Men's
Women's
Badminton
Basketball
Racquetball
Soccer
Softball
Ultimate frisbee
Volleyball
-
Student body
- Enrollment
-
Clubs & organizations
- Student Clubs & Organizations
- Greek Life
- Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC)
- Events
- Publications
-
Housing
- General Housing Information
- Residence Hall Information
- Residence Information for Specific Groups
-
Sports
- Contact Information
- NCAA/NAIA Intercollegiate Varsity Sports
- Scholarship Sports
- Nonscholarship Sports
- Club Sports (intercollegiate)
- Intramural/recreational sports
