Paying for Macalester College

2024 Tuition & Fee	$64,908 3.85%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Macalester College (Macalester) is $64,908 for prospective students. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $44,783.

85% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $39,942. It could cover 61.54% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $43,049 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Macalester's 4-year tuition is $276,110, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $355,823.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Macalester College is $64,908. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 3.85% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $44,783.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $67,409 , a 3.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Macalester Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	Tuition & Fees	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$62,500	$15,547
2023-2024	$64,908	$17,157
Change % 2023-2024	3.85%	10.36%
2024-2025	$67,409	$18,934

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Macalester. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $2,021.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	Cost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$1,939
	2023-2024	$2,021
	2024-2025	$2,106

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $17,157 when a student live on a campus housing facilities for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 10.36% compared to the previous year.

The Macalester's 2024 COA is $82,991 for on-campus living.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Macalester
	On-campus
Tuition & Fees	$64,908
Room & Board	$15,477
Personal Expenses	$1,680
Books & Supplies	$926
Cost of Attendance	$82,991

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Macalester?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Macalester is $276,110.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

Macalester 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$66,516	$68,163	$69,851	$71,581	$276,110
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$68,163	$69,851	$71,581	$73,354	$282,948
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$69,851	$71,581	$73,354	$75,170	$289,956
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$71,581	$73,354	$75,170	$77,032	$297,137
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$73,354	$75,170	$77,032	$78,940	$304,495

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $355,823.

Macalester 4 Years COA
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$85,296	$87,681	$90,148	$92,699	$355,823
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$87,681	$90,148	$92,699	$95,336	$365,863
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$90,148	$92,699	$95,336	$98,063	$376,245
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$92,699	$95,336	$98,063	$100,881	$386,979
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$95,336	$98,063	$100,881	$103,794	$398,074

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 85% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $196,055.

Macalester 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$45,354	$47,739	$50,206	$52,757	$196,055
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$47,739	$50,206	$52,757	$55,394	$206,095
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$50,206	$52,757	$55,394	$58,121	$216,477
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$52,757	$55,394	$58,121	$60,939	$227,211
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$55,394	$58,121	$60,939	$63,852	$238,306

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Macalester College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.

Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to Macalester
	In-State	Out-of-State
Macalester College	$64,908
University of St Thomas	$52,284
Concordia University-Saint Paul	$25,000
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota	$43,160
St Catherine University	$37,588
Bethel University	$42,930