MACALESTER COLLEGE

Geographic areas served: Students from 50 U.S. states and 90 nations

Programs: See schedule o. Instruction of students and academic support of instruction macalester prepares students for world citizenship through its broad-based, rigorous liberal arts education. Students from 48 states, washington dc, guam, puerto rico, and 91 countries experience an academic program that ranks among the top 25 in the nation. To support student teaching and learning, macalester maintains a student faculty ratio of 101, with an average class size of 17. Students can choose from among 39 majors and 35 minors, comprised of more than 800 courses. Macalester is committed to admitting an economically diverse student body and meets the full financial need of every admitted student. Nearly two thirds of students study abroad. Macalesters seven academic facilities and library boast state-of-the art technology, including science laboratories and a leed platinum certified building. Enrollment for fall 2014 was 2,073 and 438 students graduated during the 2014-2015 fiscal year.

student services the co-curricular student experience is critical to macalesters mission. To support a vibrant student experience, macalester provides a range of student services and support. With more than 100 student-run clubs and organizations, macalester students have significant leadership opportunities. The career development center helps students gain valuable work experience and plan their careers upon graduation. The leonard center athletic and wellness complex houses training and competition areas and provides fitness and wellness programs. Macalester competes in ncaa division iii and supports 19 mens and womens sports. During the 2014-15 fiscal year, intramural athletics had over 1,100 participants.

residence and dining halls macalester is a residential campus, located on 53 acres in the center of a major u. S. Metropolitan area. First year and second year students are required to live on campus overall two thirds of students live on campus. Macalester has ten residence halls, six language houses, and six theme residences (ecohouse, cultural house, all-gender community, interfaith house, veggie co-op, and study abroad house). The dining hall is located in the campus center, which creates a vibrant living-learning community. Locally-sourced organic foods are maximized in dining operations. Food scraps are sent to a local farm rather than to a landfill. Sustainability is an important priority for the college in residence halls and dining halls, students are encouraged to reduce energy use.

other services - research, public services, post office, etc.