Maps & Directions
Whether you’re traveling by plane, bus, train or car, here’s how you get to our campus.
About the Twin Cities
A world of opportunity
Being in the middle of two bustling cities gives students a glimpse of future possibilities, from internships at the Minnesota State Capitol to applied research at 3M. Students make meaningful contributions to their discipline, gain real-world experience, and build confidence and character for post-grad life—no matter the direction they choose to take.
200+
Internship sites for academic credit within eight miles of campus
16
Museums accessible by bus
5
Miles from an international airport
The Walker Art Center
The Walker Art Center is one of the top five most visited contemporary art museums in the U.S.
I chose Macalester because it’s a highly regarded liberal arts college in a unique urban setting in the Twin Cities, which translates into tremendous internship and job opportunities, and surprisingly diverse cuisine and arts scenes.
Top-Ranked City Parks
Ranked for having the best parks in the country—over 6,500 acres worth.
Our location provides Macalester students ample opportunities to build relationships with Southeast Asian communities—war refugees, war veterans, and antiwar activists—so that we can process and learn about that history together.
A Day in the Life
Ruby Rich ’23
Take a look at Macalester from Ruby’s perspective.
A Day in the Life
Ruby Rich ’23
Take a look at Macalester from Ruby’s perspective.
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Come for a visit
The best way to get to know Macalester is to experience it for yourself. Schedule a campus visit to get a better feel for what it’s like to be a student here.