Program areas at Macalester College
Instruction of students and academic support of instruction: students from across the united states and 94 countries experience an academic program that prepares them for world citizenship. The student faculty ratio is 10:1, with an average class size of 17. Students can choose from 41 majors and 42 minors. Macalester is committed to admitting an economically diverse student body and meets the full financial need of every student. Enrollment for fall 2021 was 2,244, and 543 students graduated during the 2021-2022 fiscal year.
Residence and dining halls: Macalester is a residential campus, located on 53 acres in the center of a major metropolitan area. Two-thirds of students live on campus. Macalester has 10 residence halls, 8 language houses, and 8 theme residences (ecohouse, cultural house, all gender community, interfaith house, veggie co-op, study abroad house, substance-free affirming community, and dietary affirming intentional community). The dining hall is located in the campus center to foster a vibrant living-learning community. Locally-sourced organic foods are maximized in dining operations. Food scraps are sent to a local farm. Sustainability is an important priority; in residence halls and dining halls, students are encouraged to reduce energy use.
Student services: the co-curricular student experience is critical to every student. 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 exploration department helps students gain valuable work experience and plan their careers after 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 21 men's and women's sports teams.
Other services - research, public services, post office, etc.