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Acceptance Rate History
Macalester College
MN · Current rate: 28%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 28.21% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 28.42% | 8,434 | 2,397 |
| 2021 | 31.26% | 9,046 | 2,828 |
| 2020 | 38.69% | 6,373 | 2,466 |
| 2019 | 32.27% | 6,598 | 2,129 |
| 2018 | 41.24% | 5,985 | 2,468 |
| 2017 | 40.58% | 5,900 | 2,394 |
| 2016 | 37.1% | 5,946 | 2,206 |
| 2015 | 39.02% | 6,030 | 2,353 |
| 2014 | 36.35% | 6,463 | 2,349 |
| 2013 | 34.16% | 6,683 | 2,283 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Macalester College's acceptance rate has decreased from 34.2% in 2013 to 28.2% in 2026, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2019.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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