by our College Data Analytics TeamMacalester total enrollment is approximately 2,049 students.
Male/Female Breakdown of Undergraduates
The full-time Macalester undergraduate population is made up of 59% women, and 41% men.
For the gender breakdown for all students, go here.
Macalester Racial/Ethnic Breakdown of Undergraduates
| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
|---|---|
| White | 1,070 |
| International | 284 |
| Hispanic | 216 |
| Asian | 172 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 155 |
| Black or African American | 98 |
| Unknown | 8 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 |
See racial/ethnic breakdown for all students.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
|---|---|
| White | 1,090 |
| International | 294 |
| Hispanic | 217 |
| Asian | 175 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 158 |
| Black or African American | 98 |
| Unknown | 8 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 |
There are approximately 1,206 female students and 843 male students at Macalester.
Macalester ranks 44 out of 2,183 when it comes to geographic diversity.
83.41% of Macalester students come from out of state, and 16.4% come from out of the country.
The undergraduate student body is split among 41 states (may include Washington D.C.). Click on the map for more detail.
| State | Amount |
|---|---|
| California | 45 |
| Wisconsin | 37 |
| Illinois | 36 |
| New York | 32 |
| Washington | 19 |
Students from 82 countries are represented at this school, with the majority of the international students coming from China, India, and Vietnam.
Learn more about international students at Macalester.
A traditional college student is defined as being between the ages of 18-21. At Macalester, 92.09% of students fall into that category, compared to the national average of 60%.
| Student Age Group | Amount |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 1,048 |
| 18-19 | 919 |
| 22-24 | 128 |
| 25-29 | 5 |
| 35 and over | 1 |
| 30-34 | 0 |
| Under 18 | 0 |
Footnotes
*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.
References
Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services
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