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Students
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Out-of-state
Cost of Attendance :
$95,658

Installment Plan Available

Tuition & Fees :
$74,724
Room & Board :
$17,430
Books & Supplies :
$104
Other Expenses :
$3,400
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Email
financialaid@macalester.edu
Website
Financial Aid Website
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Application Process
Application Deadline
January 15
Award Notification
On or about March 15
High School Program
College preparatory program is recommended
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid
Federal and Institutional Methodologies
Forms Required Cost
FAFSA Code is 002358 Free
CSS/Financial Aid Profile $25 for first college, $16 each additional
Noncustodial (Divorced/Separated) Parent's Statement Free
Profile of 2025-26 Financial Aid
Profile of 2025-26 Financial Aid
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Freshman
Financial Aid Applicants
374 (70.0%) of freshmen
Found to Have Financial Need
344 (92.0%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
344 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
266 (77.3%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
100%
Average Award
$67,404
Need-Based Gift
Received by 339 (98.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $62,134
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 279 (81.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,845
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 53 (15.4%) of aid recipients
160 (30.0%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $19,016
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants
1,368 (67.0%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Financial Need
1,231 (90.0%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
1,231 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
855 (69.5%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
100%
Average Award
$67,609
Need-Based Gift
Received by 1,217 (98.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $60,079
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 1,070 (86.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $9,077
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 134 (10.9%) of aid recipients
633(31.0%)of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid,average amount $19,195
All Undergraduates
2024 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
52%
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$25,511
Financial Aid Programs
Financial Aid Programs
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Loans
Federal Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Plus Loans
State Loans
Available
Other Loans
College/University Loans
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available
Federal Pell grants
SEOG
State scholarships
Institutional scholarships
Private scholarships
Non-Need-Based Available
None
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Special Characteristics Award Areas
Ethnic Background
Number of Awards
Not reported
Employment
Work-Study Programs
Not reported
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
Not reported
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