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About Macalester

A force for positive change

At Macalester College, we’re painting a different picture of what a liberal arts education can be—one where challenging academics inspire personal, social, and intellectual growth. With special emphasis on internationalism, multiculturalism, and service to society, a Macalester education prepares students to thrive in a globally connected world.

95%

Class of 2023 graduate placement rate

17

Average number of students in a class

94%

Class of 2023 participation in volunteer work, academic community-based learning, or applied research

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The Twin Cities

The power of proximity

Macalester’s unique metro location allows students to actively engage in their education through community-based learning and real-world experiences. More than 60 courses across 17 departments partner with businesses and organizations in the Twin Cities as part of the curriculum.

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Visit campus from the comfort of your couch. Discover Macalester’s favorite spaces for learning, studying, and hanging out.

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See yourself here

The best way to get to know Macalester is to experience it for yourself. Schedule a campus visit to get a better feel for what it’s like to be a student here.

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Congratulations, Class of 2024!

We celebrated our newest group of graduates and Mac alumni at our Commencement ceremony on a picture-perfect day at Macalester Stadium.

Congratulations, Class of 2024!

We celebrated our newest group of graduates and Mac alumni at our Commencement ceremony on a picture-perfect day at Macalester Stadium.
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Success for Mac Debate

Three years since the program’s revival, Macalester’s Debate Team marked a milestone moment last week: Reaching the elimination round of the National Debate Tournament.

Success for Mac Debate

Three years since the program’s revival, Macalester’s Debate Team marked a milestone moment last week: Reaching the elimination round of the National Debate Tournament.
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Ready, Set, Push!

In celebration of 150 years of Mac, we put on quite the show with expanded Founding Day programming, including our traditional Pushball showdown (which ended in a clear sweep for the Class of 2024).

Ready, Set, Push!

In celebration of 150 years of Mac, we put on quite the show with expanded Founding Day programming, including our traditional Pushball showdown (which ended in a clear sweep for the Class of 2024).