Acceptance Rate History
Macalester College Acceptance Rate (2013–2024)
MN · Current rate: 28.5%
What is Macalester College's acceptance rate in 2024?
Macalester College's acceptance rate in 2024 is 28.5%, roughly unchanged from 28.2% in 2023.
College Scorecard, 2024
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28.5% | N/A | N/A |
| 2023 | 28.2% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 28.4% | 8,434 | 2,397 |
| 2021 | 31.3% | 9,046 | 2,828 |
| 2020 | 38.7% | 6,373 | 2,466 |
| 2019 | 32.3% | 6,598 | 2,129 |
| 2018 | 41.2% | 5,985 | 2,468 |
| 2017 | 40.6% | 5,900 | 2,394 |
| 2016 | 37.1% | 5,946 | 2,206 |
| 2015 | 39.0% | 6,030 | 2,353 |
| 2014 | 36.4% | 6,463 | 2,349 |
| 2013 | 34.2% | 6,683 | 2,283 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Admitted Student Profile
SAT Range · Middle 50% (25th–75th)
1350–1510
Admitted students at Macalester College scored between 1350 and 1510 on the SAT (middle 50%).
Source: College Scorecard · U.S. Dept of Education
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Middle 50% of admitted students scored 1350–1510.
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Trend Analysis
Macalester College's acceptance rate has decreased from 34.2% in 2013 to 28.5% in 2024, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2019.
Analysis compiled from official data trends.
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