Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo, MI · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City
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About Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo College is a private liberal arts college in Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States. Founded in 1833 by Baptist ministers as the Michigan and Huron Institute, Kalamazoo is the oldest private college in Michigan. From 1840 to 1850, the institute operated as the Kalamazoo Branch of the University of Michigan. After receiving its charter from the state in 1855, the institute changed its name to Kalamazoo College. Kalamazoo is a member of the Consortium of Liberal Arts Colleges (CLAC) and the Great Lakes Colleges Association. The college's sports teams are nicknamed the Hornets and compete in the NCAA Division III Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
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75%
Acceptance
$19,072
Net price
1,149
Enrollment
76%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
75%
Acceptance rate
1,280
SAT average
27
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$19,072
Average net price
$61,050
In-state tuition
$61,050
Out-of-state tuition
$12,549
Room & board
$900
Books & supplies
$74,208
Total cost of attendance
26%
Students receiving Pell grants
45%
Students with federal loans
$26,077
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$65,590
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$46,137
Median earnings (6 yrs)
76%
Graduation rate
85%
Retention rate
84%
Earn more than a HS grad
$20,681
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
1,149
Total enrollment
1%
Part-time
19
Avg. age at entry
14%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Kalamazoo College FAQ
Is Kalamazoo College a public or private school?
Kalamazoo College is a private nonprofit institution located in Kalamazoo, MI.
What is the acceptance rate at Kalamazoo College?
Kalamazoo College has an acceptance rate of 75%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Kalamazoo College cost?
The average annual net price at Kalamazoo College is $19,072 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $61,050.
What is the graduation rate at Kalamazoo College?
About 76% of students at Kalamazoo College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Kalamazoo College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Kalamazoo College students earn a median of $65,590 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Kalamazoo College?
Admitted students at Kalamazoo College have an average SAT score of 1,280 and an ACT midpoint of 27. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Kalamazoo College?
Kalamazoo College enrolls about 1,149 students.
Campus
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