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Kalamazoo College

Kalamazoo, MI·Private·~75% acceptance

Kalamazoo College is a private college in Kalamazoo, MI. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 75% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $19,072 per year. About 79% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $65,590 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$19,072/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $74,208
Aid cuts ~$55,136/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
Nov 15
EA
Dec 1
RD
Feb 1

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Admissions
GPA range3.45–3.95
SAT (middle 50%)1170–1380
ACT (middle 50%)20–29
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
79%
graduation rate
85%
freshman retention
$46,137
median earnings, 6yr
$65,590
median earnings, 10yr
How Kalamazoo College reads an application

What Kalamazoo College values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)Extracurriculars
Important
Application essaysRecommendations
Also considered
Test scoresInterviewTalent / abilityCharacter / personal qualitiesFirst-generation statusAlumni relation (legacy)Geographic residenceState residencyVolunteer workWork experienceDemonstrated interest

From Kalamazoo College’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What Kalamazoo College requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorCollege-prep programRecommendationsApplication essaysTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Test scoresDemonstration of competenciesWork experience

From federal IPEDS data — what Kalamazoo College requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is Kalamazoo College's acceptance rate?
Kalamazoo College admits about 75% of applicants.
How much does Kalamazoo College cost?
At Kalamazoo College, the average net price after aid is about $19,072 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $74,208 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Kalamazoo College?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1170–1380 on the SAT and 20–29 on the ACT.
What are Kalamazoo College's application deadlines?
Kalamazoo College's deadlines are Early Decision around Nov 15, Early Action around Dec 1, Regular Decision around Feb 1. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does Kalamazoo College value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, Kalamazoo College rates Course rigor, Grades (GPA), and Extracurriculars as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Application essays and Recommendations. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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