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Kalamazoo, Michigan

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Your chances of getting into Kalamazoo College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

79.3%
Admission Difficulty for Kalamazoo College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very High 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Kalamazoo College is 79.3%.  Its admission rate is the 26th lowest in Michigan.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Kalamazoo College and can you get accepted?

Kalamazoo College is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 2,934 out of the 3,702 who applied were admitted.

Kalamazoo College typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.73. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 13% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Kalamazoo College?

79% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Kalamazoo College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.73 or better
  • Earn A- grades in high school
  • Score 1290 on the SAT
  • Score 29 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

Kalamazoo College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.73

Typical High School Grades 

A-

What GPA do you need to get into Kalamazoo College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Kalamazoo College are to have around a 3.73 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.73 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Kalamazoo College accepts 79% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Kalamazoo College is 3.73 on the 4.0 scale. 35% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn A- letter grades and regularly score around 90-92 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #7 in Michigan for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Kalamazoo College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.7 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Kalamazoo College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 35.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 35.0% Avg
3.50 to 3.74 18.0% Reach
3.25 to 3.49 8.0% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 2.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 2.0% Low
2.00 to 2.49 0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Kalamazoo College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Kalamazoo College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 38% of students submitted SAT scores and 5% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1200-1370

Applicants Submitting SAT 

38%
SAT Scores for Kalamazoo College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 610
Math 25th Percentile 590
Composite 25th Percentile 1200
SAT Scores for Kalamazoo College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 700
Math 75th Percentile 670
Composite 75th Percentile 1370
Average SAT Score 1290

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Kalamazoo College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Kalamazoo College is 1290 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1200-1370. Students who get into Kalamazoo College score in the top 24 percent of all SAT test takers..  Kalamazoo College ranks #3 in the state of Michigan and #203 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1290 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Kalamazoo College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1200 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1200, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1110, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Kalamazoo College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1290 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1285, you have around a 79% chance of being admitted. A 1370 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 88% chance of getting in.

Kalamazoo College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1370 and Above Good >88%
1285 to 1370 Avg + 79%-88%
1200 to 1285 Avg - 66%-79%
1115 to 1200 Reach 51%-66%
Less than 1115 Low <51%
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Kalamazoo College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

26-32 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

5%
ACT Scores for Kalamazoo College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 26
Math 25th Percentile 24
Composite 25th Percentile 26
ACT Scores for Kalamazoo College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 35
Math 75th Percentile 28
Composite 75th Percentile 32
Average ACT Score 29

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Kalamazoo College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Kalamazoo College is 29, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 26 and 32.  The school ranks #3 in Michigan and #170 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 29. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 26 and score in the score in the top 18 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 23.

5 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Kalamazoo College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Kalamazoo College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Kalamazoo College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 29 score has around 79% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 88% with a 32 ACT score.

Kalamazoo College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
32 and Above Good >88%
29 to 32 Avg + 79%-88%
26 to 29 Avg - 66%-79%
23 to 26 Reach 51%-66%
Less than 23 Low <51%
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High School Class Rank

67% of Kalamazoo College freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 39% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted Kalamazoo College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 39%
Top 25% of class 67%
Top 50% of class 95%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Kalamazoo College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,970 1,486 3,702
Accepted 1,619 1,138 2,934
Acceptance Rate 82% 77% 79%
Enrolled 223 149 372
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 14% 13% 13%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jan 15, 2025

Days left to Apply

55

Applicants have 55 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Jan 15, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Kalamazoo College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Kalamazoo College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Kalamazoo College Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Kalamazoo College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Kalamazoo College is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.73 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1290 and ACT of 29 will almost guarantee your admission.

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=170532 IPEDS survey data for Kalamazoo College.

Last updated February 24, 2024