by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Intercultural/Multicultural & Diversity Studies. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Multicultural & Diversity Studies is a major offered under the multi / interdisciplinary studies program of study at Macalester College. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in multiculturalism, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, whether or not the degree is offered online, and more.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Macalester paid an average of $1,820 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,248 | $58,248 |
| Fees | $230 | $230 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,213 | $1,213 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,084 | $13,084 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $996 | $996 |
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Macalester does not offer an online option for its multiculturalism bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Macalester Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in multiculturalism in 2019-2020, 85.7% of them were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 75.4%.
Of those graduates who received a bachelor’s degree in multiculturalism at Macalester in 2019-2020, 14.3% were racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 24%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Multicultural & Diversity Studies students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Intercultural/Multicultural & Diversity Studies | 7 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to multicultural and diversity studies.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Studies | 32 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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