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Kalamazoo, Michigan

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Your chances of getting into Kalamazoo College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

76.2%
Admission Difficulty for Kalamazoo College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very High 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Kalamazoo College is 76.2%.  Its admission rate is the 22nd lowest in Michigan.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Kalamazoo College and can you get accepted?

Kalamazoo College is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 2,787 out of the 3,656 who applied were admitted.

Kalamazoo College typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.73. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 13% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Kalamazoo College?

76% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Kalamazoo College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.73 or better
  • Earn A- grades in high school
  • Score 1280 on the SAT
  • Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

Kalamazoo College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.73

Typical High School Grades 

A-

What GPA do you need to get into Kalamazoo College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Kalamazoo College are to have around a 3.73 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.73 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Kalamazoo College accepts 76% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Kalamazoo College is 3.73 on the 4.0 scale. 35% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn A- letter grades and regularly score around 90-92 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #7 in Michigan for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Kalamazoo College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.7 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Kalamazoo College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 35.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 35.0% Avg
3.50 to 3.74 18.0% Reach
3.25 to 3.49 8.0% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 2.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 2.0% Low
2.00 to 2.49 0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

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Kalamazoo College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Kalamazoo College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 33% of students submitted SAT scores and 1% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1188-1373

Applicants Submitting SAT 

33%
SAT Scores for Kalamazoo College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 610
Math 25th Percentile 578
Composite 25th Percentile 1188
SAT Scores for Kalamazoo College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 700
Math 75th Percentile 673
Composite 75th Percentile 1373
Average SAT Score 1280

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Kalamazoo College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Kalamazoo College is 1280 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1188-1373. Students who get into Kalamazoo College score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers..  Kalamazoo College ranks #3 in the state of Michigan and #224 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1280 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Kalamazoo College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1188 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1188, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1100, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Kalamazoo College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1280 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1280, you have around a 76% chance of being admitted. A 1373 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 86% chance of getting in.

Kalamazoo College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1373 and Above Good >86%
1280 to 1373 Avg + 76%-86%
1188 to 1280 Avg - 63%-76%
1096 to 1188 Reach 47%-63%
Less than 1096 Low <47%
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Kalamazoo College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

1%
ACT Scores for Kalamazoo College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for Kalamazoo College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

High School Class Rank

67% of Kalamazoo College freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 39% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted Kalamazoo College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 39%
Top 25% of class 67%
Top 50% of class 95%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Kalamazoo College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,999 1,657 3,656
Accepted 1,593 1,194 2,787
Acceptance Rate 80% 72% 76%
Enrolled 209 161 370
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 13% 13% 13%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jan 15, 2025

Days left to Apply

None

The application deadline for Fall 2025 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 15, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Kalamazoo College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Kalamazoo College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Kalamazoo College Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Kalamazoo College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=170532 IPEDS survey data for Kalamazoo College.

Last updated February 24, 2025