In 2024, 157 students (30% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 143 students (28%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Macalester.
The median SAT score is 1,410 with 710 SAT EBRW and 700 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 750 and the 25th percentile is 680. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 760 and 25th percentile is 670 .
The median ACT composite score is 32 with 75th percentile score of 33 and 25th percentile score of 30 at Macalester. The median ACT math score is 29 and the ACT English score is 33.
The SAT and ACT scores at Macalester College are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,284, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).