by our College Data Analytics TeamWhats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Macalester College — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.
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At a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, Macalester College offers far more individual attention than the national average of 15 to 1. With 84% of instructors full time, Macalester College is above the national average of 47%.
For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition page.
Students at Macalester College can choose from 35 majors with reported graduates spanning 16 broad fields of study.
The degree levels available at Macalester College are shown below:
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Associate | — |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Ranked by number of graduates, these are the most popular majors at Macalester College.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 57 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 52 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 51 |
| Biology, General | 49 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 43 |
See the full majors breakdown on the academic majors page.
As you weigh academic life at Macalester College, a few more questions are worth asking:
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