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The bachelor's program at Macalester was ranked #165 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #4 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 164 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 165 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Macalester College handed out 130 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 131 degrees were handed out.
Part-time undergraduates at Macalester paid an average of $2,021 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,678 | $64,678 |
| Fees | $230 | $230 |
| Books and Supplies | $926 | $926 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,477 | $15,477 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,680 | $1,680 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 130 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social sciences from Macalester. About 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Macalester College with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 31 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Macalester does not offer an online option for its social sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Macalester Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Macalester College.
Social Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 56 |
| Economics | 49 |
| Sociology | 15 |
| Anthropology | 10 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 61 |
| English Language & Literature | 31 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 22 |
| Communication & Journalism | 16 |
| History | 16 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.