Overview

Why is per capita income more than two times higher in the U.S. than in Russia and eight times higher than in India? Why, despite overall prosperity, has income inequality increased so dramatically in the U.S. in recent decades? Why do stock prices rise and fall and why has the Fed kept short-term interest rates near zero for over eight years?

How is technology transforming markets for taxi service, hotel rooms, music, and the many other goods and services we consume? Why is climate change such a vexing problem and how can public policy address it?

The Economics Department from Macalester College helps students develop the basic analytical and quantitative skills necessary to address these and other issues facing society. In other words, we help students to “think like an economist” in order to better understand human behavior and the complex and interconnected world we live in.

What you'll learn

The Economics Department is one of the largest departments on campus and offers both a major and minor. We are proud of our innovative curriculum that includes courses in accounting, advanced econometrics, behavioral and experimental economics, comparative economic systems, development economics, dynamic macroeconomics, economic history, entrepreneurship, environmental economics, finance, investment banking, public policy, sports economics, and much more.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Economics
Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis
Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis
Applied Multivariable Calculus
Topics Course
Managerial Accounting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

128 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Saint Paul, United States

Disciplines

Economics View 1478 other Bachelors in Economics in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Common App Account & Application
Proof of English Proficiency
Proof of Funding
Early Decision Agreement
High School Transcript
Two Recommendation Letters
Senior Year Grades
Optional items
ACT or SAT
Art Samples or Portfolio
Interviews
Additional Recommendation Letter

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

70632 USD / year

≈ 70632 USD / year
Out-of-State

70632 USD / year

≈ 70632 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

70632 USD / year

≈ 70632 USD / year

Living costs

Saint Paul

United States

1040 - 1755 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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