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Colleges / Kalamazoo College

Kalamazoo College

Kalamazoo, MI 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate80%
Acceptance Rate80%

About Kalamazoo College

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.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Kalamazoo College

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
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.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Kalamazoo College and Kalamazoo are like without leaving home.

College Info

1200 Academy Street Kalamazoo, MI 49006-3295

Campus Setting: Urban

Kalamazoo College Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Jan 15

Transfer Applications are Due

May 1

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

Kalamazoo College ACT Scores

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ACT Range

24 - 30

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

ACT Score

Estimated Chance

30 and Above

Good

24 to 30

Avg

24 and Less

Low

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ACT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

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.

Kalamazoo College SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1160 - 1373

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Math SAT Range

568 - 690

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Reading SAT Range

590 - 690

Kalamazoo College Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$68,577

In State

$68,577

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$56,001
$56,001
Fees
$411
$411
Housing
$11,340
$11,340
Books
$825
$825

Student Life

Wondering 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 Time

1%

Part Time

69%

In State

31%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

1,241

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

80%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$56,412

Out-of-State

$56,412

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jan 15
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