body, student government, faculty, staff, and alumni.
== Academics ==
=== Reputation and rankings ===
In 2025, Washington Monthly ranked Macalester 4th among 190 liberal arts colleges in the U.S. based on its contribution to the public good as measured by social mobility, research, and promoting public service. U.S. News & World Report ranked Macalester the 28th-best liberal arts college in the U.S., 10th for "Best Undergraduate Teaching" and 31st for "Best Value" liberal arts college in 2025. Macalester ranked 24th out of 378 colleges in Niche's 2026 "Best Liberal Arts Colleges in America" and 26th on its "Best Small Colleges in America" list. Among other Niche rankings, Macalester receives an A+ in academics and was named the #1 most diverse college in Minnesota. Money magazine selected Macalester as a "Best College" from a pool of over 2,400 as evaluated by its quality of education, affordability, and outcomes. Macalester was named one of the Hidden Ivies based on academics, admissions process, financial …
