Kalamazoo College

7/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Kalamazoo, MI
5.0 1 review

#1 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

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Overview

Total enrollment

1,166

Location Kalamazoo, Michigan
Website kzoo.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Small City

Best Colleges Rank

#231

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad

Kalamazoo College, situated in downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan, occupies a hilltop campus spanning 60 acres approximately 140 miles west of Detroit. Founded in 1833 as the Michigan and Huron Institute, this private liberal arts college features a mix of classic red-brick and modern architecture, with many buildings overlooking the surrounding city. The college operates on a distinctive "K-Plan" curriculum that incorporates experiential learning, requiring students to complete rigorous academics, study abroad, and a senior individualized project, with nearly all students living on the residential campus for all four years. Known for its strong programs in sciences, economics, and international studies, Kalamazoo College maintains selective admission standards and consistently ranks among the top liberal arts colleges for producing future Ph.D. recipients. The college competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Hornets, participating in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association.

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Ratings

Kalamazoo College is rated within the top 32% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

Overall Rating

7 out of 10
Academics

8 out of 10
Resources

10 out of 10
Outcomes

6 out of 10
Value

9 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Kalamazoo College within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Difficult

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1170/1380
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 20/29
GPA 3.73

Acceptance Rate

75.3%

Applications Due Jan 15, 2027
Enrollment Rate 11.7%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$61,050

Costs for Kalamazoo College
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$61,050
Books and Supplies		$900
Other Fees		$597
Room and Board		$12,549
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,460
Total One Year Cost		$77,556

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$54,400 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

80% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Kalamazoo College are Social Sciences, Biology, and Physical Sciences. 28% of students major in Social Sciences, 12% in Biology, and 11% in Physical Sciences.