Macalester College application deadlines for fall 2027
Saint Paul, Minnesota · Private · 2,131 undergrads
Macalester College's early decision II is due Jan 1, 2027 and regular decision is due Jan 15, 2027. Early decision (Nov 1) and early action (Nov 1) have closed. Checked on macalester.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
When is Macalester College due?
Closed
Early decisionBinding
Was due Nov 1, 2026 Closed
Early action
Was due Nov 1, 2026 53days
Early decision IIBinding
Due Friday, Jan 1, 2027 67days
Regular decision
Due Friday, Jan 15, 2027 Every Macalester College deadline for fall 2027
| Round | Deadline | Checked | Where we read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early decisionBinding | Sun, Nov 1, 2026 (closed) | Nov 5, 2026 | macalester.edu |
| Early action | Sun, Nov 1, 2026 (closed) | Nov 5, 2026 | macalester.edu |
| Early decision IIBinding | Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Nov 5, 2026 | macalester.edu |
| Regular decision | Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | Nov 5, 2026 | macalester.edu |
Does Macalester College need the SAT or ACT?
Macalester College is test-optional for fall 2027: you choose whether to send scores. Checked Nov 2, 2026.
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When is the Macalester College early decision deadline for fall 2027?
Early decision closed on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. It's binding: if you get in, you go. Checked on macalester.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
When is the Macalester College early action deadline for fall 2027?
Early action closed on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Checked on macalester.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
When is the Macalester College early decision II deadline for fall 2027?
Early decision II is due Fri, Jan 1, 2027. It's binding: if you get in, you go. Checked on macalester.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
When is the Macalester College regular decision deadline for fall 2027?
Regular decision is due Fri, Jan 15, 2027. Checked on macalester.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
Does Macalester College require the SAT or ACT for fall 2027?
No. Macalester College is test-optional for fall 2027: you choose whether to send scores. Checked on macalester.edu on Nov 2, 2026.
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Where these numbers come from
- Admit rate and applicants: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
- GPA, early rounds and wait list: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
- Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
- Deadlines: macalester.edu, 2026-27 (checked Nov 5, 2026)
- Test rule: macalester.edu, fall 2027 (checked Nov 2, 2026)
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