Macalester College (United States) · 1600 Grand Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55105-1899 USA
Macalester College was founded by Edward Duffield Neill in 1874 with help from the Presbyterian Church in Minnesota. Neill had served as a chaplain in the American Civil War and traveled to Minnesota Territory in 1849. He became connected politically and socially. He went on to found two local churches, was appointed the first Chancellor of the University of Minnesota, and became the state's first superintendent of public education. In leaving the University of Minnesota Board of Regents he desired to build a religious college affiliated with the Presbyterian Church that would also be open to members of other Christian churches.
Macalester College was founded by Edward Duffield Neill in 1874 with help from the Presbyterian Church in Minnesota. Neill had served as a chaplain in the American Civil War and traveled to Minnesota Territory in 1849. He became connected politically and socially. He went on to found two local churches, was appointed the first Chancellor of the University of Minnesota, and became the state's first superintendent of public education. In leaving the University of Minnesota Board of Regents he desired to build a religious college affiliated with the Presbyterian Church that would also be open to members of other Christian churches.
Institute
Macalester College
Degree
BA
Duration
4 years
STEM Designated
Yes
Program
Music
Living Expenses
USD 16000
Tuition Fee (Domestic)
USD 67900
Tuition Fee (International)
USD 67900
ACT
30 - 33
IELTS
7
TOEFL
100
Duolingo
130
SAT
1360 - 1510
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