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Best Things

  1. The beautiful campus/fast walks to class
  2. Good food in the cafeteria
  3. Friendly people/professors with a sense of humor
  4. Spring Fest
  5. Eclectic student body/dynamic people from all over the world
  6. Excellent academics and small classes
  7. Great financial aid
  8. The number of academic and social opportunities that come with being in a big city
  9. Study abroad opportunities
  10. Urban location surrounded by Minneapolis/Saint Paul

Happy Students

94% of students return after their first year.

Proven Success

87% of students will complete their education and graduate with a degree.

Easy Financial Aid Process

59% of students surveyed told us that the financial aid process went smoothly and they received the financial aid they needed.

Knowledgeable Professors

100% of students surveyed rated the general knowledge of professors as above average.

Low-Stress Course Load

50% of students surveyed rated the manageability of work as above average.

Big Dorms

50% of students surveyed felt that dorms were more spacious than average.

Accepting Campus Community

75% of students surveyed said that the campus community as a whole is very accepting of members of minority groups.

Great Local Atmosphere

80% of students surveyed said that there is always something fun and interesting going on near campus.

Easy to Get By on a Student's Budget

63% of students surveyed felt that the amount it costs to live while at school was better than average.

Students Don't Want to Leave

55% of students surveyed said that they would totally live in the area after graduation.

Highly Satisfied Students

82% of students surveyed would make the same school choice if they could do it all over again.

Help Finding a Job or Internship

55% of students surveyed said that the career center is very helpful and provides services to students beyond help landing a job.

Learn from the Best

95% of faculty have earned the highest degree in their field.

Personal Attention

You can expect personal attention with 64% of classes having less than 20 students.

Help to Succeed

The school has academic and career counseling available to help you when you need it.

Get AP Credit

If you took AP classes in high school, you might be able to get college credit for them.

Work Part-Time During School

Employment services are available for students.

Help Getting Hired

Placement services are available to graduates.

Students Stick Around

Only 8% of students transfer out.

Top Rankings and Student Raves About Them

Campus Strictness at Macalester College

macalestergirl

'12

Psychology

3.8
B+

Residence Hall Policies

While residence hall policies are emphasized, there are not huge consequences for first, second, or even third time violators. Students generally don't get too out of hand. RAs only write students up when absolutely necessary or when a situation becomes unsafe. Overall, the campus is supportive and has a fair amount of common sense. It doesn't feel very restrictive.

Apr 19, 2011

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Parking at Macalester College

stohelit

'11

English

4.2
A-

Not an Issue

You have to get special permission to have a car if you live on-campus, and you have to live on campus for your first two years. By then, you'll have figured out the public transit system. The lack of cars means that there's almost always good parking for visitors, unless some sort of big event is going on.

Mar 29, 2011

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Campus Dining at Macalester College

trotskysoup

'14

Neuroscience

3.8
B+

Good Food, No Variety

There's actually a good deal of day-to-day variety at Cafe Mac but over time it all starts to taste pretty similar--good, but similar. I like it for the most part, though I wish the Grille had better hours.

Apr 19, 2011

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