Jump in with Internships

Apply what you learn in a political science seminar to your internship. Share your research with scientists developing new cancer treatments. Shoot hoops in Shanghai while studying international trade.

Guidebook Reviews

"Macalester provides an atmosphere of high-powered scholarship and success, pairing academic rigor with global perspective."
— Fiske Guide to Colleges, 2010

After Macalester

"Undoubtedly, a Mac education is the ultimate preparation for success in academia, law, medicine, social service, and business. But more importantly, Mac is an exceptional environment of life-altering enlightenment, life-changing experiences, and lifelong friendships. ...Alumni networking plays a powerful and positive role in the careers of many Mac graduates."
— Barron's Guide to the Most Competitive Colleges