C+
Above Average
Score: 60/100
Overall (traditional)
A
Outcome Rating
84/100 · earnings-weighted

Kalamazoo College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Kalamazoo, Michigan 49006
Kalamazoo College campus, Kalamazoo, MI
Kalamazoo College campus, Kalamazoo, MI. Photo: Gotanero, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
A
86/100
Affordability
F
20/100
Resources
C+
61/100
Experience
A+
94/100
Prestige
C
41/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,196
Total Enrollment
82%
Graduation Rate
84%
Retention Rate
10.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
76%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Kalamazoo College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$65,590
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$46,137
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$26,077
Median debt at graduation
76%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,280
Average SAT
27
Median ACT
25.8%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 40% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 84th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MI wage index 0.90). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Kalamazoo College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Computer and Information Sciences$72,008$117,826+28%#53 of 459#35—
Business/Commerce$47,481$75,260+10%#40 of 271#32$26,000
Economics$42,508$72,170-13%#244 of 368#208$27,000
Chemistry$39,940$63,824-2%#132 of 209#93$27,000
Social Sciences$28,442$59,193+4%#12 of 35#7$24,821
Psychology$26,952$54,747+8%#260 of 1027#138$24,650
Biology$24,211$52,863-8%#602 of 841#517$26,750
English Language and Literature$24,329$49,150+1%#275 of 576#167$25,456
Political Science and Government$30,494$45,265-28%#551 of 565#540$26,383

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Kalamazoo College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $248,641
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,213/mo — vs ~$637/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 49007 (7.3% cap, Kalamazoo)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $58,185 $58,185
Room $5,730
Board $6,354
Total Cost (On-Campus) $74,208 $74,208

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
29%
Receive Pell Grants
48%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

1,196
Total Students
57%
Women
98%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 60%
Hispanic 17%
Black 5%
Asian 5%
Two or More 5%
Non-Resident 5%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Kalamazoo College?
Kalamazoo College has an acceptance rate of 76%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Kalamazoo College?
Tuition at Kalamazoo College is $58,185 for in-state students and $58,185 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Kalamazoo College?
The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is 82%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is Kalamazoo College a good school?
Kalamazoo College has a Repit College Score of 60/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Kalamazoo College?
Kalamazoo College has a total enrollment of 1,196 students. Most students (98%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology