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Macalester College Tuition and Fees

Macalester College, which is located in St. Paul, MN is a private, Presbyterian Church (USA) university. The university covers an area of 53 acres. In 1874, Macalester College was founded. The motto of the Macalester College is Natura et Revelatio Coeli Gemini, (Latin) and its official colors are blue and orange. Taking into account all the courses offered at Macalester College, the total enrolment stands at 2,098. To teach various courses to the students, the school has employed a total of

$54,114

Tuition

$68,627

Cost of Attendance

$29,013

Net Price

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Macalester College Tuition and Fees

Macalester College is a prominent educational institution known for offering a range of undergraduate programs in a wide assortment of streams, providing quality training to students. The tuition fees charged at MC is quite high compared to the expense of education at most institutions. The average annual cost for students opting to pursue undergraduate programs at the college is estimated to be around $56,292, based on 2020 - 2021 official information. This amount includes the total tuition fees as well as other expenses. The housing facilities, books and supplies, and other expenses cost $12,592, $1,191, and $978, respectively.

Total Cost of Attendance

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$54,344	$54,344
Book & Supplies	$1,168	$1,168
Room & Board cost	$12,156	$12,156
Other Expenses	$959	$959
Total Cost of Attendance	$68,627	$68,627

Students should understand that the tuition fees charged for their degree programs is not the only expense that is involved in the cost of attending the university. They will be required to plan for various other expenses associated with the cost of attendance, including lodging, dining, textbooks, supplies, and the cost of living, among other things. What's more, at Macalester College, the total tuition and fees for the enrolled students come out to be around $56,292 in a year. Apart from that, they should also pay an average amount of $1,191 toward books and supplies, $12,592 for room and boarding charges, and $978 toward other expenses in a year. Hence, based on this information, the overall cost of attending the college adds up to around $71,053 per year.

Average Net Price by Family Income

Net Price

$29,013

Family Income

Avg. Net Price

$0 to $30,000

$11,466

$30,001 to $48,000

$14,704

$48,001 to $75,000

$17,682

$75,001 to $110,000

$26,313

$110,000+

$39,102

The net price of attending Macalester College is nothing but the actual amount that the students are required to pay in a year. It depends upon the annual family income of the applicant. Usually, the individuals who have a higher family income will be required to pay a higher net amount, too. Simply put, the family income of the candidate is a key factor in determining the net amount. At MC, the average net price is estimated to be $31,458. For students with a family income below $30,000, the estimated net price is $10,158, while for the individuals who fall in the $30,001-$48,000 income bracket, the net cost is $14,047. On the other hand, an estimated net cost of $20,102 is charged for the $48,001-$75,000 income bracket, $26,382 for the $75,001-$110,000 income category, and $44,320 for an annual family income more than $110,000.

Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$54,344	$54,344
Room & Board Cost	$12,156	$12,156
Total Tuition & Fees	$66,500	$66,500

At Macalester College, the estimated tuition and fees for candidates who have enrolled in undergraduate programs are $56,292 per year. They would also be required to pay around $12,592 for their room and boarding expenses. Accordingly, the overall cost for undergraduate students at the college totals about $71,053 per year, based on the available data.

Cost Per Credit Hour

Degree	Year	Cost per Credit hour
Graduate	2018 - 2019	N/A
Undergraduate	2018 - 2019	$1,691

The graduate and undergraduate courses have a varying cost per credit hour – which is the total program cost divided by the total number of credit hours of the program – that the student has to pay to attend MC. The cost per credit hour for the graduate courses at the college sits at $433. At present, Macalester College also offers various online programs to students across as many as 41 different majors.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & other expenses	On Campus	Off Campus
Room & Board	$12,156	N/A
Other Expense	$959	N/A
Book & Supplies	$1,168	$1,168

Now, coming to the lodging and related expenses at MC, the total amount that students need to pay is $13,570 per year, in case they opt to live on-campus. Moreover, on-campus candidates will have to pay about $12,592 toward the room and boarding charges. On the other hand, the charges toward books and supplies come to around $1,191. Apart from these, the other expenses that students need to plan for come to around $978 for students who stay on-campus.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & Other Expenses

Room & Boards

On Campus

$12,156

Off Campus

N/A

Housing & Other Expenses

Other Expenses

On Campus

$959

Off Campus

N/A

Housing & Other Expenses

Book & Supplies

On Campus

$1,168

Off Campus

$1,168

Projected Price for a 4 year degree

As per official data, the current projected cost for a four-year bachelor's degree, along with the living expenses, at the college is estimated to be around $357,911. Notably, the total expenses for undergraduate students amounted to $31,458 in 2018-2019, $29,013 in 2017-2018, and $30,672 in 2016-2017.

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