This institution prioritizes access. Your primary consideration should be whether outcomes align with your goals.
75.3%
Acceptance Rate
Peer average: 76%
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Open Access (>75%)
What Are My Chances?
A directional estimate — not a prediction
SAT Total Score Distribution
Enrolled students
Peers
40080012001600
1,170
25th Percentile
1,280
Median
1,380
75th Percentile
Peer average SAT: 1,141(+139 vs peers)
ACT Composite Score Distribution
Enrolled students
1122436
20
25th Percentile
27
Median
29
75th Percentile
Important: Test scores are just one factor. Admissions decisions reflect institutional priorities, essays, recommendations, and factors we cannot measure. Use this as directional guidance, not a prediction.
Who Attends — and Succeeds
Understanding institutional priorities and student support
Student Demographics
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
14%
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Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students (federal aid)
26%
Transfer Students
Alternative pathway to enrollment
7%
These metrics reflect institutional priorities around access and economic diversity, which inform admissions decisions beyond academic qualifications.
Student Success
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kalamazoo College Admissions
Kalamazoo College is accessible to students with solid academic records. Most admitted students have GPAs of 3.0 or higher. The 75% acceptance rate means most qualified applicants are admitted.
Kalamazoo College reports standardized test score data, suggesting tests are considered in admissions. Students who submit SAT scores typically have scores between 1170 and 1380. ACT scores range from 20 to 29. Check Kalamazoo College's website for current testing requirements, as policies may change.
Admission to Kalamazoo College is considered accessible. The acceptance rate is 75%. The university is accessible to most students who meet the core GPA and course requirements.
Kalamazoo College uses holistic review, considering academics, extracurricular activities, essays, and letters of recommendation.
If Kalamazoo College is a reach, consider Valparaiso University (92% acceptance), Grand Valley State University (95% acceptance), Central Michigan University (91% acceptance). These schools offer similar outcomes with higher acceptance rates.
