Kalamazoo College

"At no Ivy institution are the students so deeply engaged, so broadly prepared, or so heavily invested in a sense of community as at Kalamazoo. In short, no Ivy school is likely to have as much impact on a youth's development."
-Loren Pope

Kalamazoo College
FAST FACTS: CHARACTER | WORTH NOTING | ENROLLMENT | FACULTY & ACADEMICS | TUITION & FEES | CAMPUS LIFE | ACADEMIC PROFILE OF ENTERING CLASS
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CHARACTER

  • Private, independent, liberal arts college founded in 1833.
  • Kalamazoo, Michigan, is a thriving metro area of 200,000 located midway between Chicago and Detroit.
  • The New England-style campus is located on 60 acres in a historic neighborhood in the city of Kalamazoo.
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WORTH NOTING

  • Kalamazoo ranks 18th in the nation among all colleges and universities for students ultimately earning a Ph.D.
  • Nationally recognized Study Abroad and First-Year Experience programs.
  • World-renowned for the K-Plan, where 85% study abroad, 80% complete an internship, and everyone is mentored through a senior project.
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ENROLLMENT

  • 1,340 students
  • 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio
  • Largest course in 2005 had 50 students in it and 65% of courses had under 20 students
  • Students represent 38 states and 14 foreign countries.
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FACULTY & ACADEMICS

  • 89% of full-time faculty hold the most advanced degree in their field.
  • Our 3-quarter calendar offers variety and intensity.
  • Close student-faculty relationships culminating with one-on-one mentoring from a faculty member during senior projects.
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TUITION & FEES

  • Comprehensive Fee: $38,166
  • 99% of students receive some form of financial aid.
  • Scholarships range between $5,000 and $14,000, with the average awarded at $9,000/year.
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CAMPUS LIFE

  • NCAA Division III offering 8 men's and 8 women's sports
  • Kalamazoo believes in community—even local students live on campus.
  • Over 50 clubs and organizations
  • First Year Experience program recognized as one of the 13 best in the nation.
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ACADEMIC PROFILE OF ENTERING CLASS

  • Average ACT score: 28
  • Average SAT score: 1290
  • Average GPA: 3.63
  • 240 high schools represented in an entering class of 367 students