| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
|---|---|
| White | 1,070 |
| International | 284 |
| Hispanic | 216 |
| Asian | 172 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 155 |
| Black or African American | 98 |
| Unknown | 8 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 |
The majority of Macalester undergraduates are White.