{"id":27517,"date":"2026-09-22T09:02:59","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T13:02:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/?p=27517"},"modified":"2026-09-22T10:19:58","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T14:19:58","slug":"study-abroad-rankings-2027","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/study-abroad-rankings-2027\/","title":{"rendered":"Kalamazoo College Ranks No. 3 in the Nation for Study Abroad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00a0U.S. News &amp; World Report also names K among the 2027 Best National Liberal Arts Colleges<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Kalamazoo College ranks No. 3 in the U.S. for study abroad among all colleges and universities, according to the 2027 U.S. News &amp; World Report Best Colleges rankings.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSince 1958, K has made the world part of the classroom,\u201d said Kalamazoo College President Karlyn Crowley. \u201cStudy abroad changes how students understand problems, work with others and navigate complexity with confidence\u2014capabilities they carry into their careers and communities.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usnews.com\/best-colleges?src=usn_pr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2027 edition<\/a> 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.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Kalamazoo College<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded in 1833, Kalamazoo College is a nationally recognized liberal arts and sciences college located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Through the <em>K-Plan<\/em>, 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 \u201cBest Colleges\u201d and \u201cBest Value Colleges\u201d lists. Learn more at kzoo.edu.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About U.S. News &amp; World Report<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>U.S. News &amp; 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 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usnews.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USNews.com<\/a> 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.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" src=\"http:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2026\/09\/Nat-Ward-with-an-elephant-2-600x800.jpg\" alt=\"Nat Ward on study abroad standing with an elephant\" class=\"wp-image-27526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2026\/09\/Nat-Ward-with-an-elephant-2-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2026\/09\/Nat-Ward-with-an-elephant-2-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2026\/09\/Nat-Ward-with-an-elephant-2-112x150.jpg 112w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2026\/09\/Nat-Ward-with-an-elephant-2.jpg 732w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Study abroad at K extends beyond the classroom. 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