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Kalamazoo College

Kalamazoo, MI

1200 Academy St.

Kalamazoo, MI 49006

Phone: 269-337-7166

Fax: 269-337-7390

E-mail: admission@kzoo.edu

Web site: www.kzoo.edu

About:

A private college of 1,380 students, Kalamazoo College has a unique K-Plan, which combines a liberal arts curriculum, study abroad (85% of graduates have studied in a foreign country), internships and externships, and a rigorous senior project. Kalamazoo College is located in the city of Kalamazoo, a metro area of approximately 200,000 people.

Undergraduate Stats

  • Total enrollment: 1,380
  • 100% full-time, % part-time
  • 45% male, 55% female
  • 4% African American, 5% Asian American, 75% Caucasian, 3% Hispanic American, .2% Native American, 3% International, 11% other
  • 34% out-of-state, 66% in-state; transfer students: Not available; 3% international
  • 77% live on campus
  • Freshman (second-year) retention rate: 92%

INCOMING FRESHMEN

  • 2000 students applied; 1400 were accepted
  • Acceptance rate: 70%

Faculty

  • 12:1 student/faculty ratio
  • 95 full-time faculty (89% are PhDs)

Student Organizations

  • 65 campus student organizations
  • Greek life: Not offered

Majors

  • 31 undergraduate programs, with a liberal arts foundation
  • Most popular majors: Biology, economics, psychology, chemistry, English
  • Degrees Available: Bachelor’s
  • Special Academic Programs: Study abroad, internships, 3-2 dual degree engineering with University of Michigan and Washington University in St. Louis, pre-med, pre-law, pre-veterinary, pre-optometry

Academic Calendar

  • Fall, Winter, Spring quarters

Housing

  • 6 co-ed residence halls. Freshmen, sophomores and juniors are required to live on campus.

Libraries

  • 1 library, 285,000 bound volumes, 900 periodicals, 28,000 microforms, 7,400 audiovisuals
  • Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 8 a.m.-2 a.m.; Fri., 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-2 a.m.

Wireless Access

  • Wireless and high speed Internet access available in student center, library, all academic buildings and residence halls

Tuition/Costs (Per Year)

  • In-state, full-time: $32,643; per credit hour: Not available
  • Out-of-state, full-time: $30,723; per credit hour: Not available
  • Required fees: None
  • Room and board: $7,776
  • Books and supplies: $1,000

Financial Aid

  • Forms needed: FAFSA, CSS profile
  • Types of aid available: Grants, loans, scholarships, work-study
  • 95% receive financial aid
  • Average need-based financial aid package: Not available
  • Call 269-337-7192 or visit www.kzoo.edu for more information

Admissions

  • Deferred admission: Yes
  • Early decision: Yes
  • Average high school GPA: 3.65
  • Average SAT score: 1300
  • Average ACT score: 28
  • Application fee: $35.00
  • Documents required: Common application, essay, counselor recommendation, teacher recommendation, official high school transcript(s), secondary school report, ACT or SAT scores – ACT Plus Writing test scores required if SAT not taken
  • Materials recommended: N/A
  • Materials needed for transfer students: Application, official high school transcript(s), official college transcript(s), dean's recommendation, SAT or ACT scores

Note: Last updated Fall 2009

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