University overview
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Kalamazoo College is located in a small city in southern Michigan, about half way between Detroit and Chicago (it’s about 2.5 hours by car to either city). Kalamazoo is a small liberal arts college, and virtually all students receive some form financial aid. Students report that...
Admissions
Verified DataSelectivity, enrollment funnel, and reported test score ranges from verified federal data.
Institution type
Private nonprofit
Carnegie
A Liberal Arts College or College with an Arts & Sciences focus
Setting
Small city
Applicants
3,350
Admits
2,666
Enrolled
382
SAT ERW: 590–690
SAT Math: 570–690
ACT: 24–30
Academics
Verified DataEnrollment scale, calendar structure, and outcome-linked academic signals.
Total students
382
382 students
Calendar
quarter
Academic calendar
Graduation rate
76%
Reported outcomes
Retention rate
85%
First-year retention
Carnegie classification
A Liberal Arts College or College with an Arts & Sciences focus
Cost and affordability
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Average net price
N/A
After grants and scholarships for in-state students where reported.
Campus life
Verified DataCulture percentile bands describe student life intensity across common fit dimensions.
Campus culture bands are not yet available for Kalamazoo College. Theme attributes and athletics may still appear under Special Features.
Rankings and recognition
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Carnegie classification
A Liberal Arts College or College with an Arts & Sciences focus
Institutional classification used for academic peer grouping.
Athletics
NCAA Division III
NCAA division where available from verified imports.
Editorial spotlight
Kalamazoo College — editorial overview (Kalamazoo, MI)
Kalamazoo College is located in a small city in southern Michigan, about half way between Detroit and Chicago (it’s about 2.5 hours by car to either city). Kalamazoo is a small liberal arts college, and virtually all students receive some form financial aid. Students report that...
Outcomes and after college
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Median earnings
N/A
Median earnings where reported by federal outcomes data.
Retention rate
85%
First-year student retention.
Graduation rate
76%
Students graduating within 150% of normal time.
Student reviews
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Data report card
Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo College is located in a small city in southern Michigan, about half way between Detroit and Chicago (it’s about 2.5 hours by car to either city). Kalamazoo is a small liberal arts college, and virtually all students receive some form financial aid. Students report that...
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Special features
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Athletics
NCAA Division III
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