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Kalamazoo College

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Kalamazoo, MI

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Kalamazoo College, in Kalamazoo, MI, is a private small school, enrolling around 1,149 students. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 75% of applicants get in. Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services graduates, especially in Computer and Information Sciences, General, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $117,826/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate75%
SAT range1170–1380
ACT range20–29
Undergrads1,149
Yield (admits who enroll)13%
Next deadlineNov 15, 2026 (ED1)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$74,208
4-year grad rate79%
Median earnings, 10yr out$65,590

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans45%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out83%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$52,863/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business/Commerce, General$75,260/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General$117,826/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$49,150/yr
Physical Sciences
Chemistry$63,824/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$54,747/yr
Social Sciences
Economics$72,170/yr
Social Sciences, Other$59,193/yr
Political Science and Government$45,265/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity864
Typical room charge$5,514
Typical board charge$6,126

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Kalamazoo College's acceptance rate?

Kalamazoo College in Kalamazoo, MI admits approximately 75% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Kalamazoo College?

Admitted students at Kalamazoo College typically score between 1170–1380 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Kalamazoo College?

Admitted students at Kalamazoo College typically score between 20–29 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Kalamazoo College cost?

Kalamazoo College's total cost of attendance is reported at $74,208 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for Kalamazoo College?

Kalamazoo College's earliest deadline is Nov 15, 2026 (ED1), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does Kalamazoo College require students to live on campus?

No -- Kalamazoo College doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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