Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo, Michigan · Private
Kalamazoo College admitted 80% of 3,564 applicants (Common Data Set 2022-2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1200–1370 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 82% of students graduate within six years.
This college’s newest public report is from 2022-2023, so some numbers may be out of date.
Your chances at Kalamazoo College
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Application deadlines
Kalamazoo College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 15, 2026
- Early action
- December 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- February 1, 2027
The application is free. Kalamazoo College asks for the Common App personal essay, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Kalamazoo College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Kalamazoo College offers early decision but didn’t report how many early applicants it admitted.
Kalamazoo College offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
What admissions weighs
How Kalamazoo College rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- Activities
Important
- Essay
- Recommendations
Considered
- GPA
- Interview
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Class rank
- Religion
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.75 GPA. 35% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $74,208 a year. After grants, students paid $26,050 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Kalamazoo College’s acceptance rate?
Kalamazoo College admitted 80% of applicants: 2,845 of 3,564 (Common Data Set 2022-2023).
When is Kalamazoo College’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 15, 2026, early action is due December 1, 2026, and regular decision is due February 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Kalamazoo College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1200 to 1370, with a median around 1280. A score at or above 1280 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Kalamazoo College’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
What does Kalamazoo College require?
Besides the application and transcript, Kalamazoo College asks for the Common App personal essay, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Does Kalamazoo College have supplemental essays?
No. Kalamazoo College has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
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