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Kalamazoo College

#2 in Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Michigan
  • 4 Year
  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • 365 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      A-
    2. Value
      A
    3. Diversity
      A
    4. Campus
      B-
    5. Athletics
      B-
    6. Party Scene
      B+
    7. Professors
      B+
    8. Location
      B-
    9. Dorms
      B-
    10. Campus Food
      C
    11. Student Life
      A-
    12. Safety
      B
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    Kalamazoo is a highly rated private college located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,427 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Kalamazoo acceptance rate is 73%. Popular majors include Psychology, Chemistry, and Biology. Graduating 86% of students, Kalamazoo alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $34,500.
    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

    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
    73%
    Application Deadline
    January 15
    SAT Range
    1180-1380
    ACT Range
    26-30
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Yes

    Cost

    Net Price
    $28,057/ 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
    $29,059/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    99%

    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
    55%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.22 responses
    23%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.22 responses

    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
    • History
      17 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,427Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    9
    Undergrads Over 25
    0%
    Pell Grant
    23%
    Varsity Athletes
    24%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 12 responses
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    • Studious
      58%
    • Hard Working
      25%
    • Diverse
      8%
    • Supportive
      8%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    100%
    Poll
    91%
    of students say they don't have Greek life.22 responses
    Poll
    67%
    of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.30 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 11 responses
    Report
    • Liberal
      64%
    • Zoonique
      18%
    • Family
      9%
    • Unique
      9%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $48,700/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    86%
    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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    The academics, housing, teachers, students, and diversity is beyond amazing at this school. The food in the cafeteria is okay, but that's what food on West Main and Roadhouse $3 Tender Tuesdays are for! The party scene has also gotten a lot better in the past few years due to more diversity and intercultural individuals coming to campus. People really look out for each other out here, everyone is super nice, but because we really are a community, everyone knows everyone and that can cause drama at times. Otherwise, AMAZING school.
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    Kalamazoo College brags about their academics and success of nearly all of their alumni. In fact, on my college tour I was told by the student guide that Kalamazoo College has the best pre-medical program in the state. While the education is at higher caliber than most other universities, they do not provide ample class options. Furthermore, I intend to pursue a career in physical therapy/sports medicine and all Kalamazoo College health classes focus on genetics, microbiology, and cells. Overall, it is a great education but not necessarily the material I was looking for. Other than academics, the atmosphere is quite nice: beautiful campus, easy transportation, and sufficient resources for student affiliations or other extracurricular activities. The athletics and social events are relatively, well, lame.
    Professors are fantastic. They really care. The downside is that the college has been admitting more students without raising the class sizes. This makes registration and trying to get into a class a nightmare. Time slots are difficult. The food options are disgusting, especially for vegetarians and vegans. The dorms are not cleaned well and the area coordinators and Res Life directors are rude/unorganized. The amount of mold and water/heating issues in Severn hall is disgusting. For what you pay for room and board, it is disappointing. Lastly, emails from higher-ups can be condescending and rude. It often feels like they can't be bothered by students. The K-plan is a joke. Trying to get a degree and study abroad with their layout and how picky they are about credits is difficult, and very few are willing to help you work something out. Major flaws but an okay education.