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Kalamazoo College

Kalamazoo, Michigan 49006-3295

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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
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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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate76.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1270

Reading & WritingMid: 640
610700
MathMid: 630
578673

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

53.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.5%/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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (24)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

84%

Mixed

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
10 Years$65,590

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

Forbes
#22
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Hornets

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History & Fun Facts

  • Its charter was granted on April 22, 1833, the first school chartered by the Legislative Council of the Territory of Michigan.
  • In 1837, the name of the fledgling college was changed to the Kalamazoo Literary Institute and school officials made their first attempt to secure recognition as a college from the state of Michigan.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

97Average

Estimated from MI state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Chicagopop. 2.7M
108 mi(187 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
128 mi(222 min)
Detroitpop. 640K
131 mi(227 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

DTW Detroit115 mi
ORD Chicago O'Hare120 mi
MKE Milwaukee125 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA742 mi · ~21h 26m drive
New York, NY609 mi · ~17h 36m drive
Hartford, CT664 mi · ~19h 11m drive
Providence, RI728 mi · ~21h 2m drive
Albany, NY604 mi · ~17h 27m drive
Syracuse, NY483 mi · ~13h 57m drive
Rochester, NY410 mi · ~11h 51m drive
Buffalo, NY344 mi · ~9h 56m drive
Philadelphia, PA566 mi · ~16h 21m drive
Pittsburgh, PA317 mi · ~9h 9m drive
Harrisburg, PA473 mi · ~13h 40m drive
Newark, NJ601 mi · ~17h 22m drive
Washington, DC506 mi · ~14h 37m drive
Baltimore, MD514 mi · ~14h 51m drive
Atlanta, GA594 mi · ~17h 10m drive
Charlotte, NC551 mi · ~15h 55m drive
Raleigh, NC584 mi · ~16h 52m drive
Miami, FL1183 mi · ~34h 11m drive
Orlando, FL979 mi · ~28h 17m drive
Tampa, FL1006 mi · ~29h 4m drive
Nashville, TN428 mi · ~12h 22m drive
New Orleans, LA888 mi · ~25h 39m drive
Richmond, VA543 mi · ~15h 41m drive
Chicago, IL108 mi · ~3h 7m drive
Detroit, MI131 mi · ~3h 47m drive
Minneapolis, MN426 mi · ~12h 18m drive
St. Louis, MO350 mi · ~10h 7m drive
Kansas City, MO519 mi · ~15h drive
Indianapolis, IN177 mi · ~5h 7m drive
Columbus, OH210 mi · ~6h 4m drive
Cleveland, OH208 mi · ~6h 1m drive
Milwaukee, WI128 mi · ~3h 42m drive
Dallas, TX898 mi · ~25h 57m drive
Houston, TX1022 mi · ~29h 31m drive
Austin, TX1069 mi · ~30h 53m drive
San Antonio, TX1142 mi · ~32h 59m drive
Los Angeles, CA1849 mi · ~53h 25m drive
San Francisco, CA1957 mi · ~56h 32m drive
San Diego, CA1839 mi · ~53h 8m drive
Seattle, WA1815 mi · ~52h 26m drive
Portland, OR1843 mi · ~53h 15m drive
Denver, CO1024 mi · ~29h 35m drive
Phoenix, AZ1560 mi · ~45h 4m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1359 mi · ~39h 16m drive
Honolulu, HI4351 mi · ~125h 42m drive
Upper Midwest / Northeast (cold winters, warm summers)

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