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Also known as: Macalester College, Scots, MC
Private Nonprofit school in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States of America
Founded in 1874 by Edward Duffield Neill with Presbyterian Church support, Macalester enrolls 2,174 undergraduates (Fall 2023) exclusively in 39 majors, 40 minors, and 11 concentrations. Its 53‑acre urban residential campus at 1600 Grand Avenue features historic Old Main (on the National Register of Historic Places), the LEED‑certified Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center, and the Ordway Field Station nature reserve. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the Associated Colleges of the Midwest, Macalester emphasizes internationalism, multiculturalism, civic engagement, and sustainability, consistently ranking among the top U.S. liberal arts colleges. Scots athletics compete in NCAA Division III (MIAC), and alumni include Nobel laureates, Rhodes Scholars, and high‑profile civic leaders.
SAT Scores are optional
This university has a test-optional policy.
Macalester’s test‑optional policy allows applicants to submit SAT, ACT, AP, or IB scores at their discretion; scores are considered only if beneficial for admission or scholarships, and non‑submission will not disadvantage candidates.
Note: Some programs or scholarships may still recommend or require SAT scores. Always verify the latest admission criteria on the official university website.
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