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Macalester College Women's Water Polo

Welcome to the Macalester College women's water polo recruiting profile. Macalester competes in NCAA Division III (D3) in the Collegiate Water Polo Association from Saint Paul, Minnesota. Led by head coach Scott Reed, Macalester College pairs a 28% acceptance rate with a 87% graduation rate and a $40,225 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
16
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division III (D3)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Collegiate Water Polo Association
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
2,158
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
28%
State
Minnesota
City
Saint Paul
Address
1600 Grand Ave
Staff
Jessica Browning
Water Polo Volunteer Assistant Coach
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Scott Reed
Head Women's Water Polo Coach
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Anya Phillips
Assistant Water Polo Coach
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B

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 71% of D3 women's water polo programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
92%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
87%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$46,244
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$63,878
D

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 16% of D3 women's water polo programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$67,874
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$67,874
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$15,760
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$40,225
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported
A

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 92% of D3 women's water polo programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$183,051
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$64,452
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (651) 696-6000[email protected]

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