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A web-based organization dedicated to helping students and families find their best-fit institution of higher education, has chosen Kalamazoo College for two honors that identify the school as an excellent destination for well-rounded experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

College Raptor says K is one of 15 small schools<\/a> to qualify as a Hidden Gem in the Great Lakes region of Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, Illinois and Indiana. In addition, K is among 25 schools nationwide<\/a> named a Division III Hidden Gem in athletics<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To qualify overall as a Hidden Gem, an institution must receive fewer than 5,000 applications per year, have fewer than 7,000 undergraduate students, offer at least five unique majors and maintain an acceptance rate of at least 10%. The selection recognizes K as one of the best colleges in the country based on a combination of factors including retention rates, graduation rates<\/a>, student-to-faculty ratio, endowment per student, selectivity and other key metrics as reported through the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), according to the College Raptor website.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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College Raptor says Kalamazoo College is one of 15 small schools to qualify as a Hidden Gem in the Great Lakes. Plus, K is among 25 nationwide named a Division III athletics Hidden Gem.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

As a Division III Hidden Gem, College Raptor also says K offers great opportunities for student-athletes who want a combined athletic and academic college experience, making the College a standout among the 442 schools College Raptor examined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFor students seeking the enriching experience of a smaller college with exceptional programs, institutions like K emerge as prime options, and we are honored to spotlight them with the recognition they genuinely deserve,\u201d College Raptor CEO William Staib said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cA liberal arts model at a small college provides the most thorough education because it teaches students a variety of skillsets that employers desire through personal attention from faculty and staff along with a flexible curriculum and enriching co-curricular activities,\u201d Dean of Admission Suzanne Lepley said. \u201cWe love it when other organizations confirm what a gem we are.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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