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"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
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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 |
- 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 |
- 240 high schools represented in an entering class of 367 students
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