Macalester College among Peace Corps’ 2025 Top Volunteer-Producing Schools  

Macalester College is ranked third in the top small schools category among Peace Corps’ 2025 Top Volunteer-Producing Colleges and Universities list, which is up from eighth in the 2024 rankings. There are currently eight alumni serving in seven countries around the world, including Dominican Republic, Guyana, Mexico, Moldova, Paraguay, South Africa, and Tonga.

2025 Top Small Colleges and Universities – Total Volunteers
Fewer than 5,000 undergraduates  

1. Colorado College – 13 

2. Kenyon College – 9 

3. Hobart and William Smith Colleges – 8 

3. Macalester College – 8 

5. Carleton College – 7 

5. Gettysburg College – 7 

5. University of Richmond – 7 

“Colleges and universities from across the nation are providing us with their talented alumni to serve in countries around the globe,” said Peace Corps Chief Executive Officer Allison Greene. “These top-ranked schools understand the transformative power of public service and human connection. The Peace Corps builds invaluable intercultural communication skills, a broadened worldview, and adaptive leadership qualities needed in the American workforce today.” 

Since the Peace Corps’ founding in 1961, Macalester College has produced 370 alumni who have served abroad as volunteers. 

 The Peace Corps’ unique model of community-based development and people-to-people diplomacy connects skilled, committed Americans to work in partnership with welcoming host communities.  Since 1961, more than 240,000 Americans in 144 countries have supported global progress in agriculture, community economic development, education, environment, health, and youth in development in some of the most remote areas of the world.  

The Peace Corps invites all qualified U.S. citizens to answer our bold invitation to serve. Applicants who pursue certain programs will be eligible for added benefits, such as a shorter assignment, a mid-service break, or an increased readjustment stipend. The next application deadline is July 1, 2025. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply online. Visit peacecorps.gov to learn more about Peace Corps volunteer service in 60 countries.