Kalamazoo College Admission
Acceptance Rate
75.32%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
11.73%
Freshmen Enrollment
314
SAT Scores
1,290
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 3,553 students have applied and 2,676 students have allowed to admit to Kalamazoo College (Acceptance rate: 75.32%). Kalamazoo's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 11.73 % where 314 students have finally enrolled out of 2,676 admitted students.
Kalamazoo acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Albion College and Hillsdale College, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 50.71%).
Kalamazoo enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 31.21%).
How to Apply to Kalamazoo College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Kalamazoo. Kalamazoo offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://admission.kzoo.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://admission.kzoo.edu/how-to-apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://finaid.kzoo.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://admission.kzoo.edu/cost-value/net-price-calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | https://registrar.kzoo.edu/catalog/veteran-affairs-benefits/ |
| Disability Service | https://www.kzoo.edu/student-life/students-with-disabilities/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Kalamazoo and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Kalamazoo College is 1,290 and the average ACT score is 26. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Kalamazoo College is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,420). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo College | 1,290 | 26 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,420 | 31 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Michigan | 1,108 | 68 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Kalamazoo College, 103 students submitted SAT scores (33% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,290 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 590 | 660 | 700 |
| Mathematics | 580 | 630 | 680 |
| Total | 1,170 | 1,290 | 1,380 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Kalamazoo College, 33 students submitted ACT scores (11% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 26 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 20 | 26 | 29 |
| English | 20 | 26 | 31 |
| Mathematics | 19 | 24 | 26 |
Kalamazoo Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Kalamazoo College. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |
