Rankings and recognition
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Carnegie classification
A Liberal Arts College or College with an Arts & Sciences focus
Institutional classification used for academic peer grouping.
Athletics
NCAA Division III
NCAA division where available from verified imports.
Editorial spotlight
Macalester College — editorial overview (Saint Paul, MN)
Macalester College may not receive as much attention as some other national liberal arts colleges, but it is a great institution and a hidden gem. Located on the St. Paul side of the river of the Minneapolis-St. Paul Twin Cities, Macalester is known for internationalism, multicul...
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