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Kalamazoo College

Kalamazoo College is a small, private institution located in Kalamazoo, mi. Founded in 1833, Kalamazoo College offers undergraduate degrees in 24 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 1,192 undergraduates
cost $56,412 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Kalamazoo College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 79.3%
SAT score average 1264
ACT score average 28
Average high school GPA 3.75
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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November
01
189 days away Early Decision date

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01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Kalamazoo College is known for one of its top majors: Biology, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 10:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
10 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Languages and Literature
Computer Science and Information Technology
Mathematics and Statistics
Arts, Design, and Humanities

Popular majors

Biology, General
Business/Commerce, General
Psychology, General
Chemistry
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
English Language and Literature, General
Social Sciences, Other

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $56,412
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,340
Books & supplies $825
Other expenses $2,446
Cost of attendance* $71,023
Average financial aid package $52,185
Estimated cost $18,838 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $56,412
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,340
Books & supplies $825
Other expenses $2,446
Cost of attendance* $71,023
Average financial aid package $52,185
Estimated cost $18,838 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Kalamazoo College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,192, with gender binary students split 44% male and 56% female.

Total enrollment

1,210

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
61%
African American %
5%
Hispanic American %
16%
Asian %
6%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
5%
Unknown %
7%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Kalamazoo College, students love their Cirque du K, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 1200 Academy St, Kalamazoo, MI 49006-3295
phone 269-337-7000
address https://www.kzoo.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Cirque du k

A cappella groups

Food recovery network

Women of color

Swing club

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Kalamazoo College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Kalamazoo College?

Kalamazoo College is located in Kalamazoo, mi.

What is the acceptance rate at Kalamazoo College? 

The acceptance rate for Kalamazoo College is 79%.

What’s the average GPA for Kalamazoo College?

The average high school GPA for Kalamazoo College students was 3.75.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Kalamazoo College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Kalamazoo College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $284,092.

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