Kalamazoo College: Review & Facts

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Kalamazoo College is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,210 students enrolled. This institution was established in 1833 and is one of the 6 schools and colleges located in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree is available at Kalamazoo College.

Majors
Offered
28
Kalamazoo College deploys a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 28 majors. The most popular concentrations are Biology, Business, Psychology, Chemistry, and Foreign Languages. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Kalamazoo College is high at 86% (well above Michigan average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
86%
Good
The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is very good - 82%.

Student to faculty ratio at Kalamazoo College is good - 10:1. Find out more information about instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is extremely high - around $56,100 per academic year. The additional fees at Kalamazoo College not covered by tuition are roughly $500; which comes to $56,600 a year.

Read the details about Kalamazoo College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
79%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 3,702 applications were submitted and 2,934 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get accepted at this school.

This school might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Kalamazoo College in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,500
Medium
Kalamazoo College offers study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Kalamazoo College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Kalamazoo College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 900 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable -- around $5,500 per academic year.

Based on the college crime information, Kalamazoo College seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Kalamazoo College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Kalamazoo College
1200 Academy St
Kalamazoo, Michigan
49006-3295, USA
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