Does Macalester College require SAT or ACT scores?

Macalester College has a test-optional policy — SAT or ACT scores may be submitted but are not required.

What is the Regular Decision deadline for Macalester College?

The Regular Decision deadline is January 15, 2027, as published by the college and verified 2026-09-28.

Published sticker price is $68,104 per year before financial aid, as verified 2026-09-28.

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Saint Paul, MN

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Testing policy

Test-optional

SAT range (middle 50%)

1350–1510

Annual cost (sticker price)

$68,104

Early Decision

November 01, 2026

Early Action

November 01, 2026

Regular Decision

January 15, 2027

Common Application, QuestBridge Application

Every fact on this page traces to a source and a verification date, never an estimate. https://www.macalester.edu/admissions/apply/firstyear/ — verified 2026-09-28.