Macalester College 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$60,518

Cost of attendance at Macalester College in 2022 for students from Minnesota.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Minnesota's average	$11,262
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$60,518

Cost of attendance at Macalester College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Minnesota's average	$16,133
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Macalester College was $30,939. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Macalester College

Macalester College net price calculator

$30,939

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Minnesota and nationwide.

Minnesota's average	$15,223
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Macalester College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$30,939	$4,650 (13%)	$11,680	$11,010	$17,727	$23,983	$39,494
2021	$35,589	$4,131 (13%)	$13,926	$10,543	$15,953	$23,609	$43,202
2020	$31,458	$2,445 (8%)	$10,158	$14,047	$20,102	$26,382	$44,320
2019	$29,013	$1,659 (5%)	$11,466	$14,704	$17,682	$26,313	$39,102
2018	$30,672	$2,144 (8%)	$16,811	$19,129	$14,304	$23,994	$36,798
2017	$28,528	$519 (2%)	$16,848	$14,378	$17,423	$23,161	$38,132
2016	$28,009	$10	$13,789	$14,790	$17,509	$22,771	$36,034
2015	$27,999	$4,001 (17%)	$16,041	$15,447	$18,833	$24,111	$37,786
2014	$23,998	--	$12,117	$15,000	$15,580	$22,754	$34,073

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Macalester College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$76,357	$2,586 (4%)	$60,518	-	$827
2021	$73,771	$2,718 (4%)	$58,478	-	$1,213
2020	$71,053	$2,426 (4%)	$56,292	-	$1,191
2019	$68,627	$2,347 (4%)	$54,344	-	$1,168
2018	$66,280	$2,273 (4%)	$52,464	-	$1,145
2017	$64,007	$2,154 (3%)	$50,639	-	$1,123
2016	$61,853	$2,110 (4%)	$48,887	-	$1,118
2015	$59,743	$2,265 (4%)	$47,195	-	$1,096
2014	$57,478	$2,085 (4%)	$45,388	-	$1,080
2013	$55,393	--	$43,693	-	$1,050

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Macalester College provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,332 dormitories available to its students at $7,272 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Macalester College is $808 per month.
Does Macalester College provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Macalester College for one academic year is $6,270, which works out to $697 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Macalester College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $827.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Macalester College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $1,470

If living off-campus, with family: N/A

If living off-campus, not with family: N/A
How much is Macalester College application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $40.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Macalester College offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Macalester College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,884	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$1,884	Not Available

Housing and Meal

Macalester College offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Macalester College for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$6,270	$7,272	N/A	19	1,332
2021	$6,058	$7,026	N/A	19	1,300
2020	$5,830	$6,762	N/A	19	1,316
2019	$5,630	$6,526	N/A	19	1,331
2018	$5,434	$6,238	N/A	19	1,314
2017	$5,246	$6,020	N/A	19	1,304
2016	$5,064	$5,810	N/A	19	1,304

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Macalester College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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