Macalester College Demographics & Diversity Overview

33%
Minority Students
58%
Female Students
13%
International
44
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Macalester College has a diverse student body with 33% students of color and 13% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
61.6%(1,165)
Hispanic
11.7%(221)
African American
6.7%(127)
Asian
8.7%(164)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(5)
Pacific Islander
1.0%(18)
Two or More Races
9.6%(182)
Unknown
0.5%(9)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color33%
Total Enrollment2,175
International Students13%

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

Men
42.2%(917)
Women
57.8%(1,258)

Gender Statistics

Men917

42% of total enrollment

Women1,258

58% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Macalester College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 91% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 0% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.1%(23)
18-19
45.7%(995)
20-21
44.8%(975)
22-24
8.4%(182)

Age Diversity Insights

91%

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 13% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 18% in-state residents, 69% out-of-state students, and 13% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
17.9%(99)
Out-of-State
69.2%(382)
International
12.9%(71)

Regional Representation

In-State99

18% of student body

Out-of-State382

69% of student body

International71

13% 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

13%

International

Age Diversity

0%

Non-Traditional Age