Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49006-3295
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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.
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Varsity Sports — Hornets
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
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1270
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
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
Programs (24)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
84%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
8
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MI state average + city premium