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About Kalamazoo College

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Kalamazoo College is a private liberal arts college in Kalamazoo, MI, known for its liberal arts college, small class sizes, and study abroad emphasis. With an acceptance rate of 79%, Kalamazoo College is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 372 students each year. Kalamazoo College is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1200–1370, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Kalamazoo College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $46,265 per year; the sticker price of $68,682 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Kalamazoo College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

79%
Overall Accept Rate
3.75
Typical Admitted GPA
1285
Median Admitted SAT
GPATypical admitted range: 3.25 – 3.75 unweighted

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SATSubmitted score range: 1200 – 1370 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Kalamazoo College

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Essay Strategy
Kalamazoo College's K-Plan combines study abroad, internships, and a senior individualized project, so use your essays to show how your specific interests connect to this integrated model of experiential learning. Admissions readers want to see that you understand what makes K different from a standard liberal arts college.
Essay Strategy
Mention a concrete idea for your Senior Individualized Project, even if it evolves later, because showing you have already thought about what you want to research or create signals genuine fit with K's academic culture. Be as specific as possible rather than describing a broad topic.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Kalamazoo College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$69k/yr$12.0k
30k-48k~$69k/yr$11.8k
48k-75k~$69k/yr$15.3k
75k-110k~$69k/yr$24.4k
110k+~$69k/yr$28.7k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

82%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$46k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,439
Undergrad Enrollment
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