Kalamazoo College
1200 Academy St, Kalamazoo, United StatesAll photos (0)
Overview of Kalamazoo College
About this school
Kalamazoo, founded in 1833, is a private, liberal arts college. Its 60-acre campus is located in a residential area of Kalamazoo. Campus architecture includes Georgian-style buildings.
- www.kzoo.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Yes
Graduate Students
Not reported
Institution Type
Private
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:1,436
- Men:621 (43.2%)
- Women:815 (56.8%)
Location
Admission Information
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Kalamazoo College is very difficult: more than 50% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT I or over 26 on the ACT; about 60% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 3 | 4 |
Science | 3 | 4 |
Foreign Language | 3 | 4 |
Social Studies | 2 | - |
History | 2 | - |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Considered if submitted | February 15 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
Use of SAT/ACT Essay | SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 1200 Academy Street |
City, State, Zip | Kalamazoo, MI 49006-3295 |
Phone | (269) 337-7166 |
Fax | (269) 337-7251 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | January 15 |
Application Fee | No fee required |
Application Fee Waiver | Not reported |
Regular Admission Notification | April 1 |
Accept Offer Of Admission | May 1 |
Waiting List Used | Yes |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | Yes |
Early Decision Deadline | November 1, February 1 |
Early Decision Notification | December 1, February 15 |
Early Action Offered | Yes |
Early Action Deadline | November 1 |
Early Action Notification | December 20 |
Application Form
Common Application | Accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | 2 required for all freshmen |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular|Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 73% of 3,434 applicants were admitted |
Women | 75% of 1,912 applicants were admitted |
Men | 71% of 1,522 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 461 (18%) of 2,520 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 267 (19%) of 1,438 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 194 (18%) of 1,082 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.84 |
375 And Above | 22% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 35% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 41% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 2% |
2.50 - 2.99 | - |
2.00 - 2.49 | - |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 634 average |
• Score 700 - 800 | 22% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 49% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 25% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 4% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 1% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
Sat Critical Reading | 642 average |
• Score 700 - 800 | 21% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 54% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 22% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 2% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 1% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 28 average |26-30 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 32% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 55% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 13% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 1% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - $48,516 (82.09553784456064%)
- Room & Board: - $9,756 (16.508452205695722%)
- Other Expences: - $825 (1.3960099497436418%)
- Tuition & Fees: - Not reported
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expences
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Kalamazoo College accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline November 15 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning January 15 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal and Institutional Methodologies |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 002275 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 418 (93.3%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 356 (85.2%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 356 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 191 (53.7%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 96% |
Average Award | $42,907 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 350 (98.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $34,678 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 270 (75.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,409 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 97 (27.2%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 88 (19.6%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $26,548 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 1,120 (79.2%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 1,007 (89.9%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 1,005 (99.8%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 419 (41.7%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 93% |
Average Award | $40,877 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 991 (98.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $32,723 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 824 (82.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,295 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 187 (18.6%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 361 (25.5%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $22,143 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 78% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $31,789 |
Parents Borrowing Plus Loans | - |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Not reported |
Creative Arts/Performance | Art/Fine Arts, Music, Performing Arts |
Special Achievements/Activities | Leadership |
Special Characteristics | Children and Siblings of Alumni |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | Not reported |
Academics & Instruction
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Quarter
Summer Session
Not offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Not required
Foreign Language
Required
Math/Science
Not required
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
100
Part-Time Faculty
35
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
71%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 14% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 45% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 33% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 7% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 2% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 34% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 56% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 10% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 615,100 |
Computing
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 250 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Not Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Kalamazoo College provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
90.2%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
81.5%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
84.2%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
86.0%
Programs & Majors
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (28)
- Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business/Commerce, General
- Chemistry, General
- Classical, Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- East Asian Studies
- Economics, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- French Language and Literature
- German Language and Literature
- History, General
- Latin Language and Literature
- Mathematics, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music, General
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Social Sciences, Other
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Women's Studies
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
No online degree programs
Special Programs
Student-designed major, Double major, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad
Study Abroad
Social sciences, Physical sciences, Psychology
Online Degrees
Engineering
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Not reported
Campus Life
Location & Geography
Population
75,548
Nearest Metropolitan Area
60 acres
Environment
Urban environment
Campus Size
Grand Rapids
Weather
Temperature | 14.7 average low in January, 78.7 average high in September |
Rain | 134 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Airport | 10 mile(s) from campus in Kalamazoo |
Nearest Bus Station | 2 mile(s) from campus in Kalamazoo |
Nearest Train Station | 1 mile(s) from campus in Kalamazoo |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
53% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Students required to live on campus through junior year
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
47%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division III |
Mascot | Hornets |
School Colors | Orange and black |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | badminton, basketball, racquetball, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Kalamazoo College offers choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, cirque du k, a cappella groups, food recovery network, women of color, swing club
Sororities
Fraternities
ROTC
Army ROTC is offered off campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
1,427
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
1,436
Women
815
Men
621
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.0% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 8.4% Asian
- 8.6% Black/African-American
- 13.8% Hispanic/Latino
- 4.7% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 60.7% White
- 3.7% Unknown
International Students
6.1% from 28 countries
Average Age
20
Number of Graduate Students
Not reported