Kalamazoo College Admission Requirements
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Kalamazoo College Admission Overview
Kalamazoo College admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Kalamazoo College admitted 75.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.73 GPA (A-) and SAT 1170-1380 / ACT 20-29. Kalamazoo College is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Kalamazoo College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Kalamazoo College Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for Kalamazoo College
Acceptance Rate
The Kalamazoo College acceptance rate is 75.3%. Last year, 2,676 of 3,553 applicants were admitted. That is the 18th lowest acceptance rate 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, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.
Kalamazoo College typically 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. 12% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Kalamazoo College GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.73Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.73
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Kalamazoo College typically have around a 3.73 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Kalamazoo College is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
35% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #7 in Michigan for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.7 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Kalamazoo College SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1170-1380Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
33%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 590
- Math 580
- Composite 1170
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 700
- Math 680
- Composite 1380
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Kalamazoo College typically score around a 1280 SAT (middle 50% 1170–1380) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 86th percentile nationally. Kalamazoo College ranks #3 in the state of Michigan and #234 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1170 to 1380
SAT policy
Kalamazoo College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1280 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Kalamazoo College ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
20-29Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
11%25th Percentile Scores
- English 20
- Math 19
- Composite 20
75th Percentile Scores
- English 31
- Math 26
- Composite 29
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Kalamazoo College typically have around a 24 ACT (mid-50 20–29) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 73rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Kalamazoo College places #14 among colleges in Michigan for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 20 to 29
ACT policy
You may apply to Kalamazoo College without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 24.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Kalamazoo College and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Jan 15, 2027Days left to Apply
137Applicants have 137 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jan 15, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Kalamazoo College is $0. The school is free to apply to.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Kalamazoo College is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 75.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.73 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1170-1380); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=170532.
GPA calculator: Kalamazoo College GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026