Kalamazoo College

• Kalamazoo College is a private, independent, liberal arts college. Founded in 1833, K is one of the 100 oldest colleges and universities in the country.
• The Kalamazoo-Portage metropolitan area, with more than 262,000 people, allows students to connect their academic work with real-world experiences through internships, externships, student-led programs and community-based coursework.
• Nestled in a historic Kalamazoo neighborhood, K’s 60-acre campus is a short walk to downtown, with its art shops, restaurants and local shops.

• Kalamazoo College is the home of nationally recognized study abroad and first-year experience programs.
• LandSea, the college’s optional pre-orientation program, offers first-year students an amazing outdoor experience hiking, canoeing and climbing in the Adirondacks or at a local campsite in Kalamazoo—no previous camping experience required. In its 50-year history, more than 2,000 students have used LandSea as a way to build support networks and self-confidence before beginning the fall term.
• The majority of Kalamazoo College students study abroad through more than 50 programs in more than 35 countries on six continents.
• Kalamazoo College is nationally known for the K-Plan, an integrated, personalized approach to the liberal arts and sciences. The K-Plan combines exceptional scholarship, study abroad, career development, civic engagement and a senior project in a flexible curriculum that allows students to explore their own interests across disciplines.
• K students have opportunities to build their careers by connecting with K alumni at global companies such as Nike, Amazon, Stryker and Goldman Sachs through career workshops and networking.
• Kalamazoo College ranks in the top 2 percent of all U.S. colleges and universities surveyed by the National Science Foundation for the proportion of graduates ultimately earning research doctorates.

• 96% of full-time faculty hold a Ph.D. or the most advanced degree in their field.
• All courses are taught by professors, not teaching assistants.
• The K-Plan’s flexible curriculum allows students to shape their majors and explore other fields with guidance from faculty.
• Student-faculty interaction goes beyond the classroom to include research projects, college committees, and community projects. The connections Kalamazoo College students and faculty form last well beyond graduation.

Kalamazoo College offers 32 majors, 22 minors and 13 concentrations, as well as pre-professional advising and additional areas of study. For the most current listings, please check the college website.

Majors
Anthropology and Sociology
Art History
Art – Studio Art
Biochemistry
Biology
Business
Chemistry
Classical Civilization
Classics
Computer Science
Critical Ethnic Studies
East Asian Studies
Economics
Economics Quantitative
English
French
German
Greek
History
Independent Interdisciplinary Major
International and Area Studies
Latin
Mathematics
Music
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Religion
Spanish
Theatre Arts
Women, Gender, and Sexuality

Minors
Anthropology and Sociology
Art – Studio Art
Art History
Chinese
Classical Civilization
Computer Science
English
French
German
Greek
History
Japanese
Latin
Mathematics
Music
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Religion
Spanish
Theatre Arts

Concentrations
African Studies
American Studies
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Biological Physics
Community and Global Health
Critical Theory
Environmental Studies
Film and Media Studies
Indepenent Interdisciplinary
Jewish Studies
Neuroscience
Public Policy and Urban Affairs
Women, Gender, and Sexuality

Pre-professional advising and other areas of study
Arabic
Engineering (Dual Degree)
Careers in Health/Pre-Med
Physical Education
Pre-Law Advisings

• As a residential college, over 60% of K’s students live on campus and the majority of off-campus students reside within just four blocks. The college provides a variety of living options for students to help them succeed academically and connect socially.
• Kalamazoo College has more than 80 student organizations including interest-based, advocacy/identity-based, social, and political groups.
• Intramural sports provide a safe and fun environment open to students not participating in a varsity sport.
• Student traditions on campus include the annual Monte Carlo Night with casino-style games, a DJ and a photo booth; and Cafsgiving, a version of Thanksgiving where students are served by staff.

Kalamazoo College participates in nine men’s and nine women’s NCAA Division III varsity sports through the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association. They include:

On average, within six months of graduation about 76% of our graduates are working while 23% are continuing their education (based on 10 years of first destination data).

Kalamazoo College has been named a Fulbright Top Producing Institution for the U.S. Student Scholar Program since 2020.

Many of our alumni go on to pursue graduate degrees at schools such as the University of Michigan, Western Michigan University, Yale University and the University of Notre Dame.

K grads have forged successful careers around the globe at companies and organizations like AeroTek, Goldman Sachs, Google, Henry Ford Health Systems, Stryker, Major League Baseball headquarters and Environmental Working Group.

• Mean GPA: 3.88
• Total First Year Enrolled: 374
• Kalamazoo College is a test-optional school.