by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current tuition and fee figures for Macalester College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at Macalester College amounted to $68,104 each year for undergraduates. There is no residency discount at this school.
Within that total, required fees amounted to $230; what is left is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $67,874 |
| Fees | $230 |
| Total | $68,104 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and does not include room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much will Macalester College cost per credit hour part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For some context, here is how Macalester College costs compare against other schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In MN | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Macalester College comes in higher than most schools.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Check the Macalester College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Here’s how tuition at Macalester College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $60,288 |
| Two Years Ago | $62,270 |
| One Year Ago | $64,678 |
| Most Recent Year | $67,874 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Macalester has changed across the reported years.
Most recently, tuition went up 4.9%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $71,469 next year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Averaged across those years, tuition and fees increased by 4.02%, so a year from now students could pay around $70,839.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $70,839 |
| In 2 Years | $73,684 |
| In 3 Years | $76,644 |
| In 4 Years | $79,722 |
| In 5 Years | $82,924 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $300,889.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
To learn about financial aid at Macalester College, visit the Macalester College Financial Aid page.
