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ABOUT MACALESTER

Founded in 1874, Macalester has been preparing students for world citizenship and providing an integrated international education for over six decades.

Students come from every state and 90 countries for an academic program that ranks among the top 20 in the nation. They also benefit from the opportunity to learn in an international community with faculty who love to teach, and a location that offers broad accessible research, internship and civic engagement opportunities...plus a friendly neighborhood. Most students study abroad for a semester.

Graduates reap the benefits of a global education in the job market and at the nation’s top graduate programs.

Macalester, located in a friendly, residential neighborhood, has 53 green acres in the heart of two of America's safest, most vibrant cities. more»

The Twin Cities are perfect for study, civic engagement, internships, career development and fun. more»

Macalester has seven academic buildings, 10 residence halls, 5 language houses, a library and technology center. more»

The black and white photos above were taken by student Aaron Brown.