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Kalamazoo College

grade B+
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4 Year
KALAMAZOO, MI
Rating 3.65 out of 5 396 reviews

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B+

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Academics
grade A minus
Value
grade B+
Diversity
grade A
Campus
grade C+
Athletics
grade C+
Party Scene
grade B
Professors
grade A minus
Location
grade B minus
Dorms
grade B minus
Campus Food
grade C
Student Life
grade B
Safety
grade B minus

kzoo.edu

1200 ACADEMY ST
KALAMAZOO, MI 49006

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About K College...

Athletic Division

NCAA Division III (with football)

Athletic Conference

Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

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At K, we give you the opportunity to explore your curiosities, the tools to challenge yourself, and the power to shape your future through the K-Plan’s flexible curriculum. 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.

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Admissions

Application Deadline

January 15

Acceptance Rate

74%

SAT Range

1170-1370

ACT Range

25-31

Application Fee

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Required

Accepts Common App

Yes

Cost

Net Price

$27,596 / year

National

$15,523

Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Average Total Aid Awarded

$36,212 / year

National

$7,535

Students Receiving Financial Aid

100%

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Professors

A minus

Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.

Student Faculty Ratio

12:1

Evening Degree Programs

100%

of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 19 responses

50%

of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 24 responses

25%

of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 24 responses

Majors

Biochemistry at Kalamazoo College

New in fall 2021, a biochemistry major at Kalamazoo College will provide a foundation for graduate studies and careers in the health sciences such as medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and toxicology. Biochemists work in private industries, pharmaceutical and government labs, and higher education to raise the world’s understanding of the biological processes fundamental to life.

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Online Programs Offered

Offers Online Courses

Yes

Online Certificate Programs

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Mix of Online and on Campus
0%
On Campus
0%
Online
100%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

1,426 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

Undergrads Over 25

Pell Grant

25%

Varsity Athletes

20%

Poll

What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?

Based on 12 responses

Studious
67%
Hard Working
25%
Supportive
8%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus

100%

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Poll

92%

of students say they don't have Greek life. 24 responses

Poll

69%

of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 32 responses

Poll

What one word or phrase best describes your school?

Based on 13 responses

Liberal
69%
Zoonique
15%
Family
8%
Unique
8%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$48,700 / year

National

$33,028

Graduation Rate

79%

National

49%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

89%

National

83%

of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 12 responses

Kalamazoo College Reviews

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When looking for a college to call my 4-year home, I knew the basics of Kalamazoo College, but I had no idea what it would entail for my future. I knew about its K-Plan, small class sizes, and rigorous academics centered around the liberal arts. I did not know, however, the power of each aspect of the K experience working together. Kalamazoo College challenged me and made me think outside of myself; my time at K forced me to grow and consider what was and is important to me, and how I fit into the outside world. Anything you want to accomplish is made possible through a K education!

It looks great! In the classroom, I am an honor roll student who takes pride in good grades and being a respectful person to my classmates and teachers. I love the school atmosphere and love connecting with teachers and students no matter their personality. I have an outgoing personality who loves to meet new people and create quality relationships with people. On average, I am an A and B student with a GPA improving every semester. While going to school, I plan on studying finance or business management. I have a passion for making money the right way and leading people in a positive direction for personal and professional success. I always put school before sports and am fully aware of school being the reason that I am able to play football. School has a special place in my heart for meeting people, leading, and growing myself for success in life.

There are many opportunities for students, especially those who are typically marginalized, to become leaders. There are some staff who are extremely supportive of students and their endeavors, and funding is available for students to organize cultural events, social justice-based events, and other fun activities at no cost to the students. However, the institution lacks initiative in protecting its marginalized students, in terms of providing adequate trainings on understanding racism and economic disparities' affects on student's lives. The students are truly what makes the school great, as well as the staff who support them. That being said, not all staff have adequate understandings of what to do when students are experiencing hardship, which is essential to fostering a healthy learning environment. At my time there, there were instances of racism and transphobia that were not addressed at an institutional level due to tenure statuses, and students have led various protests.

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