Mission: to prepare graduates to better understand, live successfully within, and provide enlightened leadership to a richly diverse and increasingly complex world
Founded in 1833, among the 100 oldest institutions in the country
Located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, a mid-sized city just 35 miles from Lake Michigan and approximately 140 miles from both Detroit and Chicago
The majority of K students study abroad, participating in a meaningful, immersive international and intercultural experience — often characterized by homestays and an Integrative Cultural Research Project — in more than 50 programs in more than 30 countries on six continents.
The majority of graduates participate in community-based courses and student-led co-curricular programs through community engagement and service-learning projects.
All students engage in a Senior Integrated Project, an in-depth research or creative project in the senior year
97% of full-time faculty hold Ph.D. or terminal degree
Tuition and Endowment
98% of students receive need-based and/or merit-based financial aid.
2025–26 Tuition and Fees: $63,827; Housing and Food: $13,257.
All applicants are considered for merit scholarships. Merit scholarships are based on academic achievements and range between $44,000-$52,000 annually.
Use our net price calculator for a rough estimate of what a Kalamazoo College education might cost you.
Endowment: $320,635,810 as of June 30, 2025.
College Recognition
K is one of 45 Colleges That Change Lives member institutions. The organization was inspired by the book by Loren Pope, higher education expert and former New York Times education editor, which describes a group of colleges that prioritize mentorship, the liberal arts, and real-world preparation for meaningful lives and careers.
