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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 49 states and 107 countries.
10:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
200+
Internships Within 8 Miles
#9
U.S. News Best Undergraduate Teaching
88
Languages Spoken by Mac Students
Mac Highlights
A special event for high school students and guests
Meet Mac Days: tour our college, attend sample classes, and connect with the campus community
Upcoming Events
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.
See Our Majors and Minors
In the Twin Cities of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
Internships, research, culture, and volunteer opportunities are all found in our surrounding cities.
