Macalester College
Macalester College, Saint Paul, MN
Small liberal arts college in a progressive capital city.
Offers an internationalist and multiculturalist view of the world.
Strongest programs include international studies, geography, economics, mathematics, statistics, computer science, media and cultural studies and biology.
Offers 37 majors, 39 minors, 10 concentrations and over 800 classes.
Students here are very political and care deeply about LGBTQ+ rights, immigration policy, and divestment from fossil fuels. Students care deeply about social justice issues.
Every October, the campus and community come together to discuss timely topics such as migration, sustainability, empathy, and race and racism.
Recently added a $32 million theater and dance building.
General education requirements include two classes that address cultural diversity
Every senior participates in a capstone experience (independent research project, artistic work, other original work.
Offers 11 foreign languages including Arabic and Russian.
Professors are very accessible often hosting students for dinners at their homes.
54% of students conduct undergraduate research, often in stipend-supported positions with professors over the summer.
Has an internship grant program and entrepreneurial fund to assist students in expanding their experiences outside of the classroom.
2/3rds of the students complete internships before graduation.
Almost all students volunteer.
International students represent 16% of students hailing from over 100 countries.
Merit scholarships average $15,300 and are awarded to 47% of students.
Meets 100% of demonstrated financial need including for international students.
Has speciality residence halls such as the Veggie Co-op and language houses.
Has therapy dogs on campus to help reduce worry and stress.
One tradition includes painting a 700 pound rock on campus.
Another popular tradition is that at the end of every fall semester to kick off finals week, faculty and staff host Midnight Breakfast in the dining hall for students. The president always makes an appearance to serve students cheesy eggs and potatoes.
No Greek life.
Division III sports.