[2] He was educated at University College, Oxford, where he gained a First in Classical Moderations in 1869 and a First in Literae Humaniores ('Greats') in 1871.
He was an undergraduate at University College, Oxford, and then a "Student" (the equivalent of a Fellow) of Christ Church after obtaining his degree.
Macan had a reputation as a heretic early in his career, but delivered addresses in the chapel at University College at least annually.
[1] In 1913, Reginald Macan visited New York and spoke at the Sphinx Club about Rhodes Scholars at Oxford University.
[5][6] Maurice Greiffenhagen painted a formal portrait of Macan in academic dress, located at University College in Oxford.