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Kalamazoo College received a rating of four stars among Money’s Best Colleges in America 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Kalamazoo College has earned a four-star rating in Money\u2019s Best Colleges in America 2026, recognizing the College for delivering a strong combination of educational quality, affordability and graduate outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each year, Money<\/a> evaluates more than 700 colleges and universities to help students and families identify schools that provide an outstanding value. The ratings consider graduation rates, the net price of a degree, financial aid, student debt, alumni earnings, and economic mobility. Schools also must meet baseline standards for graduation rates, financial stability and sufficient, reliable data reporting to be considered for inclusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The recognition reflects K\u2019s long-standing commitment to providing a personalized liberal arts education through the K-Plan<\/a><\/em>, which combines top-tier academics with study abroad, undergraduate research, internships and other experiential learning opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The impact of those experiences is reflected in alumni outcomes. According to the Fall 2024 National Alumni Career Mobility Survey, 90% of Kalamazoo College graduates from 2014\u201319 participated in at least one high-impact educational experience. Among those alumni, 85% reported being satisfied with their careers, 86% said their work is meaningful, and 84% said they regularly use skills developed through their Kalamazoo College education.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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