Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo College, also known as K College or simply K, is a private liberal arts college in Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States. Founded in 1833, the college is among the 100 oldest in the country. Today, it produces more Peace Corps volunteer per capita than any other U.S. academic institution, and ranks in the top 1 percent for number of graduates who go on to earn a Ph.D. The school was founded by American Baptist ministers, but today maintains no religious affiliation.
Kalamazoo College is a member of the Great Lakes Colleges Association. It is listed in Loren Pope's Colleges That Change Lives. In 2010, Forbes rated it 73rd of America's Best Colleges., the highest ranked in the State of Michigan.
Fast Facts
- Private not for profit, Four or more years
- 1384 students
- $32,643.00 avg tuition
1200 Academy St
Kalamazoo,
MI
49006-3295
(269) 337-7000
Apply online
Admissions:
www.kzoo.edu/admission/
Financial Aid:
www.kzoo.edu/admission/financial...
Areas of Study:
- Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Engineering
- English Language And Literature/Letters
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
- Health Professions And Related Programs
- History
- Mathematics And Statistics
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Physical Sciences
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
- Visual And Performing Arts
Kalamazoo College
| Applied | 1,979 | |
| Admitted | 949 | 48% |
| Enrolled total | 391 | |
| Full Time: | 391 | |
| Part Time | 0 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | 570 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 678 |
| SAT Writing | 550 | 678 |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 30 |
| ACT English | 25 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 30 |
| ACT Writing |
| Retention rate | 89% |
| 4-year graduation rate | 73% |
| 6-year graduation rate | 78% |
| Open Admissions Policy | No |
| Secondary School GPA | Required |
| Secondary School Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary School Record | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Recommended |
| Admission Test Scores | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Kalamazoo College
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $32,643.00 | $32,643.00 | $32,643.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $725.00 | $725.00 | $725.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | |||
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | |||
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $7,776.00 | ||
| Other Expenses | $1,593.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $35.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | |
| Books and Supplies | $850.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 99% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 97% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $15,580.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 47% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $5,804.00 |
Kalamazoo College
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES | ||||
| East Asian Studies | X | |||
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | X | |||
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Computer Programming/Programmer, General | X | |||
| ENGINEERING | ||||
| Chemical Engineering | X | |||
| Engineering Physics/Applied Physics | X | |||
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | ||||
| English Language and Literature, General | X | |||
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | ||||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | X | |||
| French Language and Literature | X | |||
| German Language and Literature | X | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | X | |||
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | X | |||
| HISTORY | ||||
| History, General | X | |||
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | ||||
| Mathematics, General | X | |||
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | ||||
| International/Global Studies | X | |||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | X | |||
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | ||||
| Philosophy | X | |||
| Religion/Religious Studies | X | |||
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Chemistry, General | X | |||
| Physics, General | X | |||
| PSYCHOLOGY | ||||
| Psychology, General | X | |||
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Economics, General | X | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | X | |||
| Social Sciences, General | X | |||
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS | ||||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | X | |||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | X | |||
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | X | |||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | X | |||
| Music, General | X | |||
Kalamazoo College Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Karl K. Leibrand Educational Scholarship | Varies | March 05, 2012 |
Schools Near Kalamazoo College
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Western Michigan University | 0.6mi |
| Kalamazoo Valley Community College | 6.0mi |
| The Robert B Miller College | 21.8mi |
| Kellogg Community College | 21.8mi |
| Glen Oaks Community College | 27.6mi |
| Southwestern Michigan College | 33.1mi |
| Olivet College | 36.2mi |
| Davenport University | 39.0mi |
| ITT Technical Institute-Wyoming | 39.5mi |
| Western Theological Seminary | 42.7mi |
| Hope College | 42.9mi |
| Lake Michigan College | 43.1mi |
| Grace Bible College | 43.7mi |
| Albion College | 43.9mi |
| Calvin College | 44.0mi |
