Macalester College
Where ideas and intellectual curiosity matter
Join a community of students from different states, countries, backgrounds, and beginnings. Together, we're creating a more just and peaceful world.
Why Macalester?
Mac at a Glance
Macalester is ranked among the top liberal arts colleges in the nation and welcomes students from 48 states and 111 countries.
10:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
200+
Internships Within 8 Miles
#9
U.S. News Best Undergraduate Teaching
114
Languages Spoken by Mac Students
Mac Highlights
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An Academic Powerhouse
The top-ranked liberal arts and sciences education at Macalester prepares students to think critically and creatively, expanding their opportunities and widening perspectives.
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In the Twin Cities of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
Internships, research, culture, and volunteer opportunities are all found in our surrounding cities.
