More selective than 59% of Michigan colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
33% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 1% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Kalamazoo College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Kalamazoo College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Kalamazoo College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 590 | 700 |
| SAT math | 580 | 680 |
| ACT composite | 20 | 29 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1170 | 1380 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Kalamazoo College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 75% | 590–700 | 580–680 | 20–29 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 76% | 610–700 | 578–673 | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Kalamazoo College compared with other Michigan colleges?
Kalamazoo College has the 18th-lowest acceptance rate of 42 Michigan colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | University of Michigan-Flint | 70% | 40% | $7,007 |
| 15 | Calvin University | 71% | 74% | $22,992 |
| 16 | Saginaw Valley State University | 72% | 48% | $10,775 |
| 17 | Adrian College | 73% | 48% | $25,368 |
| 18 | Kalamazoo College | 75% | 76% | $19,072 |
| 19 | University of Detroit Mercy | 75% | 67% | $15,232 |
| 20 | Cornerstone University | 78% | 62% | $20,301 |
| 21 | Kettering University | 79% | 71% | $34,660 |
| 22 | Hope College | 79% | 80% | $27,182 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Michigan colleges →
Who enrolls at Kalamazoo College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Kalamazoo College admissions questions
What is the Kalamazoo College acceptance rate?
Kalamazoo College accepts 75% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,787 of 3,656 applicants were admitted.
Does Kalamazoo College require the SAT or ACT?
Kalamazoo College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 33% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 1% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Kalamazoo College?
The middle 50% of Kalamazoo College enrolled first-year students scored 1170–1380 on the SAT and 20–29 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Kalamazoo College?
13% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (370 of 2,787).
Is Kalamazoo College getting harder to get into?
Kalamazoo College accepted 75% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 76% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Kalamazoo College overview