Macalester College
| Motto | Natura et Revelatio cœli gemini (Latin) |
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Motto in English | Nature and Revelation are twin sisters of heaven |
| Type | Private liberal arts college |
| Established | 1874 |
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| Endowment | $849 million (2023) |
| Budget | $205 million (2022) |
| President | Suzanne Rivera |
| Provost | Lisa Anderson-Levy |
Academic staff | 188 (full-time) |
| Undergraduates | 2,174 |
| Location | , U.S. 44°56′21″N 93°10′4″W / 44.93917°N 93.16778°W |
| Campus | Urban (residential), 53 acres (21 ha) |
| Colors | Blue and orange |
| Nickname | Scots |
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| Mascot | Coo the Highland Cow |
| Website | macalester.edu |
Macalester College (/məˈkælɪstər/ mə-KAL-iss-tər) is a private liberal arts college in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. Founded in 1874, Macalester is exclusively an undergraduate institution with an enrollment of 2,142 students in the fall of 2023. The college has Scottish roots and emphasizes internationalism and multiculturalism.
In 2023, the college offered 39 majors, 40 minors, and 11 concentrations. Students also have the option to design their own major. Macalester's sports teams compete in the NCAA Division III-level Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. The college's 60-acre main campus is bordered by Summit Avenue to the north and St. Clair Avenue to the south. The 300-acre Ordway Field Station, a nature reserve and research station, is on the outskirts of the Twin Cities, along the Mississippi River.