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Kalamazoo College

Kalamazoo, Michigan 49006-3295

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for biology

Kalamazoo College is a private institution in Kalamazoo with particular strength in biology and business. With an average SAT of 1270, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.2K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

82% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $65,590 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,873.

Established
1833
Motto
Lux Esto
Mascot
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Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
NCAA's Division III and the Michigan
Division
Division III

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76%Acceptance
1270SAT Avg
1,175Students
10:1Student:Faculty
82%Grad Rate
$65,590Earnings 10yr
$18,873Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Kalamazoo College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate76.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1270

Reading & WritingMid: 640
610700
MathMid: 630
578673

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

76.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

1270

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$58,764
Room & Board$12,084
Books & Supplies$900
Total Cost of Attendance$71,173
Average Net Price$18,873
Median Debt at Graduation$26,077
Monthly Payment (10yr)$276

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,732
$30–48K$12,833
$48–75K$17,500
$75–110K$22,143
$110K+$29,188

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$18,873

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

53.1%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$22,810

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (24)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,175
Gender Split
56% / 44%
Women / Men
First Generation
14%
Pell Grant Recipients
23%

Race & Ethnicity

White 61%
Black 5%
Hispanic 17%
Asian 5%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate81.7%
Freshman Retention83.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$46,137
8 Years$56,248
10 Years$65,590

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$44,800
Men
$66,300

Rankings

Forbes
#22

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Hornets

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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