Kalamazoo College

Kalamazoo College is a private, religious school in an urban setting in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Kalamazoo College was founded in 1833 and now enrolls around 1,449 students a year, including 1,449 undergrads. Kalamazoo College provides housing for students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Kalamazoo College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Kalamazoo College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Kalamazoo College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Kalamazoo College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Kalamazoo College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Kalamazoo College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Kalamazoo College on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! The deadline to apply regular decision to Kalamazoo College for Fall 2022 is January 15.Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should receive admissions decisions by April 1.

2021 Kalamazoo College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Quarter
Overall Acceptance Rate	74%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	76%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	84%
Average GPA	3.8
Applicants Submitting ACT scores	84%
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	44%
Tuition	$53,976

Is Kalamazoo College a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a university is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a closer look at each of these factors to get a clearer idea of what Kalamazoo College offers and if it might be a good choice for you.

2021 Acceptance Rate for Kalamazoo College

It is very difficult to get into Kalamazoo College. The acceptance rate at Kalamazoo College is 74%. Out of 3,456 applications received in 2021, 2,569 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Kalamazoo College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 83% of students who start at Kalamazoo College come back for their second year of college. Kalamazoo College's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 79%. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Kalamazoo College Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Kalamazoo College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. Kalamazoo College's endowment was valued at $227 million in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Kalamazoo College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Kalamazoo College meets 93% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $49,514 a year.

The average student debt for graduates in the class of 2021 was around $33,391 per student, not including those with no debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Kalamazoo College. Based on this information, how does Kalamazoo College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Kalamazoo College a good school for you?

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Where is Kalamazoo College?

Kalamazoo College is located in the urban setting of Kalamazoo, Michigan, less than an hour from Grand Rapids.

If you want to see Kalamazoo College for yourself, 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.

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