Macalester College: cost & net price by income
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Here's what students actually pay to attend Macalester College after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $13,926 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $43,202. Published in-state tuition is $64,908. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$13,926/yr
- $30k–$48k$10,543/yr
- $48k–$75k$15,953/yr
- $75k–$110k$23,609/yr
- $110k+$43,202/yr
Macalester College cost at a glance
- In-state tuition
- $64,908
- Out-of-state tuition
- $64,908
- Students receiving aid
- 17%
A-
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does Macalester College cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at Macalester College is about $13,926 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at Macalester College?
- At Macalester College, published in-state tuition is $64,908 and out-of-state tuition is $64,908 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is Macalester College worth the cost?
- FindU gives Macalester College a value grade of A- — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)