Nationally renowned and globally oriented, Kalamazoo College is the home of the K-Plan, an individualized and integrated approach to the liberal arts and sciences. The K-Plan combines exceptional scholarship, study abroad, career development, civic engagement and independent research in a flexible curriculum that allows students to make the most of their unique interests and gifts. Whether your dream is to travel the world through study abroad, intern at a world-class company, perform hands-on research with our distinguished faculty or discover new passions and pursuits, your K-Plan will take you where you want to go.
At K, administrators and faculty embrace our motto—“More in Four. More in a Lifetime.”—by offering students more opportunities to explore, more faculty and staff mentorship and support, and more preparation for meaningful careers that make a positive impact on the world.
Founded in 1833, Kalamazoo College is among the 100 oldest colleges and universities in the nation. Located within walking distance of downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan, K offers a competitive advantage to many small colleges in that it provides a vibrant small city environment with ample options for community service, employment and entertainment.
There is plenty of action on campus for our 1,369 enrolled students from 41 states and 34 countries, with 18 NCAA Division III varsity athletic teams, 80+ student organizations, weekly College-wide events, an active music, art and theatre scene, and opportunities for social justice and community engagement work.
Kalamazoo College is a private, religious college in the city of Kalamazoo, Michigan. Kalamazoo College was founded in 1833 and enrolls 1,241 undergrads and no graduate students.
It is very difficult to get into Kalamazoo College. The acceptance rate at Kalamazoo College is 80%. In 2022, 3,334 students applied to Kalamazoo College and 2,666 were admitted.
Kalamazoo College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
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Overall Acceptance Rate | 80% |
Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 76% |
Early Action Acceptance Rate | 84% |
Average GPA | 3.7 |
Test Optional | Yes |
Applicants Submitting ACT scores | 84% |
Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 26% |
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Kalamazoo College is locatedin the city of Kalamazoo, Michigan, in the city of Grand Rapids.
If you are interested in seeing Kalamazoo College for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 94 to Kalamazoo, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International.
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First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Kalamazoo College is Jan 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Kalamazoo College is May 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
ACT Range
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30 and Above
24 to 30
24 and Less
The median ACT score of an admitted student to Kalamazoo College is 28. Students with an ACT score of 30 and above have a good chance of getting into Kalamazoo College. Students with an ACT score that falls between 24 and 30 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 24 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.
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Tuition & Fees
$68,577
In State$68,577
Out-of-StateWondering what life at Kalamazoo College is like? There are approximately 1,241 students enrolled at Kalamazoo College. 99% percent of students attend school full-time, 69% percent are from MI and 31% percent of students are from other states.
99%
Full Time1%
Part Time69%
In State31%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
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