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The New Ivies 2013

Top 10 schools that are the next generation of excellence.
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Macalester

Macalester College’s 2,000 undergrads are known for their quirky intellectualism and liberal politics.

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  • Full name: Macalester College
  • Location: St. Paul, MN
  • Founded: 1874
  • Tuition: $42,021
  • Setting: Suburban
  • Public/Private: Private
  • Selectivity: More Selective
  • % Applications Admitted: 35%
  • Undergraduates: 2,005
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Macalester on this year's ranking list:

Macalester College doesn't have the name recognition of some other schools on this list, but the student body doesn't seem to mind: many claim that part of what makes the Macalester experience so special is the particularly tight bond of the relatively small on-campus community. But they might have to get used to the idea of getting more attention, because the school has seen its profile rise in recent years. Since the '90s, Macalester has quietly added several new facilities to its campus, including a renowned library and a state-of-the-art athletic center, and the school is beginning to

reap the benefits of its efforts. The school is also on the forefront of green initiatives being taken by colleges and universities across America: plastic water bottles are no longer available on campus, the school recently agreed to protect 150 acres of undeveloped land along the Mississippi River, and it was recently awarded a STARS Silver Rating for sustainability. Combined with a faculty who place emphasis on forging real connections with their students and a rigorous, discussion-based curriculum, these recent steps forward have made Macalester a hot location for the liberal-minded student.

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