Kalamazoo College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Quarter

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	834
Student to faculty ratio	10 to 1
Acceptance rate	80%
Students retention rate	85%
On-time graduation rate	76%

Located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Kalamazoo College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. Kalamazoo College operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

The acceptance rate of 80% indicates that Kalamazoo College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Kalamazoo College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Kalamazoo College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Kalamazoo College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 85% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

79.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$54,522

Cost of attendance at Kalamazoo College in 2022 for students from Michigan.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average	$11,680
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$54,522

Cost of attendance at Kalamazoo College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average	$20,120
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Kalamazoo College received on average $40,208 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$40,208

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	115	30%	$4,792	$551,038
Other Federal Grant	245	64%	$5,009	$1,227,196
State Grant/Scholarships	102	27%	$2,670	$272,308
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	376	98%	$36,648	$13,779,488
Total Grant & Scholarships	380	99%	$40,208	$15,278,992

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Kalamazoo College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Kalamazoo College students is 76.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 79.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 73.0%.

76.4%

asian 89.7% 26 students
African American 68.4% 13 students
white 76.4% 168 students
unknown 72.2% 13 students
hispanic 72.2% 26 students
International Students 77.8% 21 students
Mixed Race 73.3% 11 students

Sport Conferences

Football Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Baseball Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Basketball Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Track and Cross Country Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Kalamazoo College provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Kalamazoo College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad

Veteran Services

Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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