Meet Mac Days
Join us at Macalester for an entire day of exploring campus and meeting the Mac community.
Where ideas and intellectual curiosity matter
Join us at Macalester for an entire day of exploring campus and meeting the Mac community.
U.S. News, Niche and others once again rank Macalester College among nation’s top liberal arts colleges.
The Twin Cities are an endless source of intellectual inspiration for Macalester. As part of the curriculum, more than 60 courses across 17 departments partner with organizations from nonprofits to government agencies to theaters and museums to local Fortune 500 companies.
Our mission focuses on creating a culture of diversity and justice in an interconnected world. We explore cultural narratives and beliefs, build an inclusive community, and create spaces where everyone can grow. Coursework connects ideas across cultures and continents, preparing students to articulate ideas on a global scale.
With a 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio, Macalester professors and students dig into real-world issues to create dialogues that stem from curiosity and lead to deeper understanding.
Students bring a passion for effecting change and Macalester nurtures that passion. Because even small acts of advocacy can create big opportunities for creating positive change.