A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Macalester College are primarily White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has medium racial diversity. 34% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
66%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
7%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
5%
|
| International |
14%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 37% more female students than male students enrolled at Macalester College with a gender ratio of 58% women to 42% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Macalester College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
42%
|
| Women |
58%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
917
|
| Women |
1,258
|
Macalester College serves a high number of out-of-state students with 82% of the student body residing outside of Minnesota or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
18%
|
| Out of State |
69%
|
| Foreign |
13%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
15% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 0.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=173902 IPEDS survey data for Macalester College.