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Kalamazoo College

  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • 377 reviews
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    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    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
      B+
    12. Safety
      B-
    kzoo.edu
    1200 Academy St
    Kalamazoo, MI 49006
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    About Kalamazoo...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
    From Kalamazoo College

    The mission of Kalamazoo College is to prepare its graduates to better understand, live successfully within, and provide enlightened leadership to a richly diverse and increasingly complex world.

    Together in a fellowship in learning, the members of the Kalamazoo College community are developing a model of an educated citizen that combines scholarship, civic engagement, and in-depth living experiences in other countries.

    As a highly selective, nationally renowned, and internationally oriented four-year college of arts and sciences, Kalamazoo College has developed a tradition of excellence in the fulfillment of its mission. It is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Founded in 1833, Kalamazoo College is among the 100 oldest colleges and universities in the nation.

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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    January 15
    Acceptance Rate
    73%
    SAT Range
    1170-1370
    ACT Range
    25-31
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $26,480/ 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
    $35,051/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%
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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.23 responses
    26%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.23 responses
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Biology
      57 Graduates
    • Business
      46 Graduates
    • Psychology
      41 Graduates
    • English
      32 Graduates
    • Chemistry
      29 Graduates
    • Information Science
      22 Graduates
    • Social Sciences
      21 Graduates
    • Economics
      19 Graduates
    • Mathematics
      13 Graduates
    • Physics
      13 Graduates
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    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,457Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    10
    Undergrads Over 25
    0%
    Pell Grant
    26%
    Varsity Athletes
    24%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 11 responses
    • Studious
      64%
    • Hard Working
      27%
    • Supportive
      9%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    100%
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    Poll
    91%
    of students say they don't have Greek life.23 responses
    Poll
    68%
    of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.31 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 12 responses
    • Liberal
      67%
    • Zoonique
      17%
    • Family
      8%
    • Unique
      8%
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      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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      Most of the professors are caring, intelligent people, but the administration is largely uninterested in listening to the needs/wants of students. The student body is active and passionate but a little cliquey. Overall, if you get involved with a few of the many student organizations and make an effort to take classes that aren't always part of your major, you should have a well rounded liberal arts experience. Honestly, I attended K because of the financial aid/scholarships, and think that alone is worth applying. I got $104K from the Lux Esto scholarship and was able to graduate with no debt because of the financial aid office.
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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.
      Though a college with a small campus, Kalamazoo College is large in academic excellence. It fosters a strong relationship between students and professors as opposed to larger colleges. Overall, Kalamazoo College is a great college to be if you want to excel in today's world. It's awesome!
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