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Kalamazoo College

#2 in Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Michigan
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • 348 reviews
A-
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Academics
    A-
  2. Value
    A-
  3. Diversity
    A
  4. Campus
    B-
  5. Athletics
    C+
  6. Party Scene
    B
  7. Professors
    B+
  8. Location
    B-
  9. Dorms
    B-
  10. Campus Food
    B-
  11. Student Life
    B+
  12. Safety
    B
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About Kalamazoo College...
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Address
1200 Academy St
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
Website
kzoo.edu
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Kalamazoo College Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
66%
Application Deadline
January 15
SAT Range
1078-1370
ACT Range
25-30
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
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Cost

Net Price
$27,958/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $10,932/ year
  • $30-48k
    $13,726/ year
  • $49-75k
    $17,916/ year
  • $76-110k
    $26,543/ year
  • $110k+
    $31,198/ year
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Academics

Professors
B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
13:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
100%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.19 responses
52%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.21 responses
24%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.21 responses
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Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Psychology
    57 Graduates
  • Chemistry
    48 Graduates
  • Biology
    43 Graduates
  • Business
    38 Graduates
  • English
    35 Graduates
  • Economics
    32 Graduates
  • Social Sciences
    29 Graduates
  • Political Science and Government
    18 Graduates
  • Religious Studies
    18 Graduates
  • Computer and Information Studies
    17 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,437Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
0%
Pell Grant
19%
Varsity Athletes
25%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 11 responses
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  • Studious
    64%
  • Hard Working
    27%
  • Supportive
    9%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
100%
Poll
95%
of students say they don't have Greek life.21 responses
Poll
69%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.29 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 10 responses
Report
  • Liberal
    60%
  • Zoonique
    20%
  • Family
    10%
  • Unique
    10%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$47,800/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
81%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
89%
National
83%
83%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.12 responses
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Kalamazoo College Reviews

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Kalamazoo is a small liberal arts college. The capacity of each class can range from a handful of students to approximately 30 students. The size of the class allows students to build a relationship with professors and receive the help that they need.
Kalamazoo also has an amazing study abroad program which allows students to travel and grow as individuals.
Aside from the classes the Kalamazoo community is diverse, you'll meet amazing people from across the country and the world. Kalamazoo is great with providing scholarships and grants for students of color making this private institution affordable.
There are also plenty of opportunities to get involved in social justice work with the college and the surrounding community.
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Overall, I think that Kalamazoo college is actually very unique. There are a variety of clubs and organizations on campus to choose from. It allows for everyone to be a part of something. Academically, I enjoy being on trimesters and having to take three courses each semester. I also enjoy the fact that the campus is small and that allows me to create a relationship with my professors and makes it easy to reach out and ask for their help. In the last two years the percent of minorities that attend K College have actually increased, and that is something that I hope continues to happen over the coming years.
Kalamazoo College is a very inviting college, that welcomes students from all diversities. We have a very welcoming community and going to college here is nice. The courses on the other hand are very limited and sometimes you can't get into the specific class that you wanted due to limited seats. Although, the professors at Kalamazoo College are very helpful and are more than eager to help you with what you need help with. The campus is very pretty and everything is remotely close since it is a small knitted campus. It is a home to many people and I have been blessed to call it my home as well.