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...
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