Skip to Footer APPLY VISIT ACADEMICS Menu WHY MACALESTER? Things are different here HOME ABOUT WHY MACALESTER? In This Section At Macalester, we combine a close-knit, welcoming community with the benefits of being in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. Macalester students come from every state and 99 countries for an academic program ranked among the top in the nation where ideas and intellectual curiosity matter. Our philosophy of global citizenship and collaborative learning prepares students to have an outsized impact on the world. Open Modal LET’S MAKE SOME HISTORY Research happens in every department at Macalester. 10:1 RATIO OF STUDENTS TO FACULTY MEMBERS 61% STUDENTS WHO STUDY AWAY 100+ STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS THE TWIN CITIES LOCATION AMPLIFIES EVERYTHING The Twin Cities offer countless opportunities for Macalester students to actively engage in their education through community-based learning and real-world experiences. Our Location GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP A THRIVING CAMPUS FOR ALL Learning in an environment that draws students from around the world—98 countries and all 50 U.S. states—makes discussions richer, deepens our understanding, and prepares students for life after college. Global Community OUTSIZED IMPACT DEDICATED TO MAKING A DIFFERENCE Service to society is an important part of Macalester’s mission. Here, students actively collaborate with partners through community-based service, learning, and applied research. Civic Engagement MULTICULTURAL LIFE MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES BUILD A MORE SOCIALLY JUST WORLD The Department of Multicultural Life helps Macalester students engage and respond to the complexities of the national and larger international community. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAMS Supporting Macalester’s international student body by helping them reflect on their own identities, supporting their educational, regulatory, and personal development needs. LEARN ABOUT ISP MULTICULTURAL EVENTS Speakers, workshops, retreats, and programming are intentionally designed for connections, critical thinking, and affecting change. MULTICULTURALISM AT MAC VISIT MACALESTER Interested in learning more about Macalester? Find the ways to experience our campus and get a better feel for what it’s like to be a student here. Visit Programs & Tours As a student here, I found a lot of my classmates just as inspiring as the professors… I see that happening in my creative writing classes. I can tell the students, “Write your best work,” but as soon as somebody turns in a story that raises the bar, other people follow. There’s an amazing creative energy at this school that’s contagious. PETER BOGNANNI ’01 Associate Professor of English STAY CONNECTED Don’t miss the latest news, admission deadlines, or stories about Mac students. Introduce yourself and let’s keep in touch. Request Information SET YOUR IDEAS IN MOTION Apply Visit Macalester College 1600 Grand Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55105-1899 USA 651-696-6000 FOLLOW US facebook instagram youtube twitter linkedin Students: Find Help Maps & Directions Facts About Mac Academic Calendar Areas of Study Athletics Make a Gift Arts@Mac Library Contact Us Employment Opportunities PRIVACY NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT STUDENT CONSUMER INFO TITLE IX © Macalester College 2021