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WalletHub Names K Michigan’s No. 1 Private College

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Wallet Hub selects Kalamazoo College as state's top private college.
WalletHub measured student selectivity, cost and financing, faculty resources, campus safety, campus experience, education outcomes, and career outcomes in its rankings.

Kalamazoo College is Michigan’s top-ranked private college and the No. 2 college overall in the state, according to WalletHub and its 2027 Best Colleges and Universities rankings. 

The personal finance website known for its consumer research evaluated nearly 740 institutions nationwide on 30 measures across seven categories: student selectivity, cost and financing, faculty resources, campus safety, campus experience, education outcomes, and career outcomes. 

The rankings, released Monday, highlighted several areas where K excels among Michigan institutions. K ranked first in the state for student-to-faculty ratio, fourth in graduation rate, and seventh in admission rate. 

The recognition reinforces K’s reputation for providing a highly personalized education in the liberal arts and sciences. Through close relationships with faculty, experiential learning opportunities, and a strong commitment to student success, K continues to stand out among the nation’s leading undergraduate institutions. 

WalletHub’s complete 2027 Best Colleges and Universities rankings are available on the organization’s website. 

To learn more about K and apply, visit admission.kzoo.edu. 

Beautiful fall day at state's top private college, according to WalletHub
WalletHub selects Kalamazoo College as the state’s top private school and second-best institution overall.

Kalamazoo College Ranks No. 3 in the Nation for Study Abroad

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 U.S. News & World Report also names K among the 2027 Best National Liberal Arts Colleges

Kalamazoo College ranks No. 3 in the U.S. for study abroad among all colleges and universities, according to the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings.  

K also placed No. 74 among the 2027 Best National Liberal Arts Colleges, the second-highest liberal arts ranking in Michigan, along with No. 32 in Most Innovative Schools and No. 39 in Undergraduate Teaching Programs among national liberal arts colleges.  

U.S. News notes that the best study abroad programs involve substantial academic work and considerable interaction between the student and the culture. K was a pioneer in the field of study abroad and continues to offer highly immersive and engaging learning experiences, with opportunities abroad for internships, civic engagement, intercultural projects and language study.  

“Since 1958, K has made the world part of the classroom,” said Kalamazoo College President Karlyn Crowley. “Study abroad changes how students understand problems, work with others and navigate complexity with confidence—capabilities they carry into their careers and communities.”   

The 2027 edition of the Best Colleges rankings evaluates more than 1,700 U.S. colleges and universities using up to 17 factors to measure academic quality and graduate success. 

About Kalamazoo College 

Founded in 1833, Kalamazoo College is a nationally recognized liberal arts and sciences college located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Through the K-Plan, its signature approach to education, students design a personalized path that combines rigorous academics with study abroad, undergraduate research, career and civic engagement, and a senior integrated project. Known for its global, experiential approach to learning, Kalamazoo College is a member of Colleges That Change Lives and is included on The Princeton Review “Best Colleges” and “Best Value Colleges” lists. Learn more at kzoo.edu. 

About U.S. News & World Report 

U.S. News & World Report is the global leader for journalism that empowers consumers, citizens, business leaders and policy officials to make confident decisions in all aspects of their lives and communities. A multifaceted media company, U.S. News provides unbiased rankings, independent reporting and analysis, and consumer advice to millions of people on USNews.com each month. A pillar in Washington for more than 90 years, U.S. News is the trusted home for in-depth and exclusive insights on education, health, politics, the economy, insurance, personal finance, travel, automobiles, real estate, careers and consumer products and services. 

Nat Ward on study abroad standing with an elephant
Study abroad at K extends beyond the classroom. In Thailand, biology major Nat Ward ’26 gained hands-on experience through a six-week internship at an elephant camp and sanctuary.