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View a few recent examples where students translate and leverage what they learn in the classroom to real-world opportunities.
Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul
Being in the middle of two bustling cities, Macalester College is the perfect launching pad to experience Minnesota’s unique culture, art and music scene, and real-world professional opportunities. Everything is only a short walk or bus ride away!
Internship sites within 8 miles of campus
Museums accessible by bus
Miles from an international airport
Minnesota is known for its beautiful summers, colorful autumns, and invigorating winters, and there’s so much to do in every season. The Twin Cities metropolitan area—home to nearly 3.5 million people—is filled with green spaces, renowned theaters and museums, and quintessentially Minnesota venues. Here is just a sample of the many places you can experience while at Macalester, all of which are only minutes away.
Wander our museums, see a performance, or take in the nightlife. There are many free and student-discounted options available too.
Internships, research, civic engagement, volunteerism, and activism are all more accessible at Mac because of our location. With sixteen Fortune 500 companies in the Twin Cities, and a wide range of government, private, and startup organizations, the possibilities are truly endless.
View a few recent examples where students translate and leverage what they learn in the classroom to real-world opportunities.
The Chuck Green Fellowship awards selected students a stipend to complete a full-time, on-site project at a community-based organization.
Whether it’s fashion, foods, or fine goods, the Twin Cities have vibrant shopping centers for everything your heart could desire.
Over 500 stores, accessible by public transit, contains an aquarium and a full sized amusement park!
Fresh fruits and vegetables, pastries, popcorn, and live music.
Food, jewelry, clothes, and fine craft goods.
Want to know what makes Macalester’s location so good? Check out this short video from Macalester college students about some of their favorite things that are literally at our doorstep.
Want to know what makes Macalester’s location so good? Check out this short video from Macalester college students about some of their favorite things that are literally at our doorstep.
Located in Minnesota’s state capital, Saint Paul, Macalester is only a few miles from downtown, the capitol building, and the Mississippi River.
Minneapolis is the largest city in Minnesota and sits just across the Mississippi River from St. Paul. Check out the bustling city center, the renowned music and art scene, and some gorgeous murals.
Whether you’re traveling by plane, bus, train or car, here’s how you get to our campus.
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.