Macalester College
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Private not-for-profit·Four or more years·Bachelor's degree·GPA 3.93
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Macalester College ( mə-KAL-iss-tər) is a private liberal arts college in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. Founded in 1874, Macalester is exclusively an undergraduate institution with an enrollment of 2,068 students in the fall of 2025. The college has Scottish and Presbyterian roots and emphasizes internationalism, multiculturalism, and service to society. As of 2026, the college offers 38 majors, 40 minors,…
- Rankings
#1 (Princeton Review)▼
Best Student Support
Ranked #1 in Best Student Support (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Liberal Arts Colleges
Ranked #4 in Liberal Arts Colleges (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
Green Colleges
Ranked #7 in Green Colleges (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
LGBTQ-Friendly
Ranked #7 in LGBTQ-Friendly (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Best College Newspaper
Ranked #13 in Best College Newspaper (2027). Source:
1600 Grand Ave, Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55105-1899
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