Race & Ethnicity
Macalester College has a diverse student body with 33% students of color and 14% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Diversity Highlights
Cultural Engagement
Macalester College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.
Gender Distribution
Macalester College has a gender distribution of 58% female students and 42% male students.
Overall Gender Distribution
Gender Statistics
42% of total enrollment
58% of total enrollment
Age Distribution
Macalester College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 89% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 0% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.
Undergraduate Ages
Age Diversity Insights
89%
Traditional Age (18-21)
0%
Non-Traditional (25+)
0%
Graduate Students
Geographic Diversity
Macalester College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 14% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 19% in-state residents, 67% out-of-state students, and 14% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.
Geographic Origin
Regional Representation
19% of student body
67% of student body
14% of student body
States Represented
44 states are represented on campus.
Diversity Metrics
Ethnic Diversity
33%
Students of Color
Gender Balance
58%
Female Students
Global Reach
14%
International
Age Diversity
0%
Non-Traditional Age