Kalamazoo College Acceptance Rate
Kalamazoo, Michigan · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 3,656
- Admitted
- 2,787
- Yield
- 13.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Kalamazoo College's acceptance rate has risen from 69.7% in 2014–15 to 76.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,366 to 3,656 (+55%) over that period.
Its 76.2% rate makes Kalamazoo College more selective than about 50% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Michigan schools, it is more selective than about 50%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (79.7% for women vs 72.1% for men, a 7.6-point gap). Kalamazoo College has been test-optional since 2017–18. Of admitted students, 13.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,366 | 1,648 | 69.7% | 359 |
| 2015–16 | 2,455 | 1,759 | 71.6% | 365 |
| 2016–17 | 3,626 | 2,381 | 65.7% | 347 |
| 2017–18 | 3,434 | 2,520 | 73.4% | 449 |
| 2018–19 | 3,371 | 2,454 | 72.8% | 408 |
| 2019–20 | 3,576 | 2,716 | 76% | 395 |
| 2020–21 | 3,456 | 2,569 | 74.3% | 384 |
| 2021–22 | 3,350 | 2,666 | 79.6% | 382 |
| 2022–23 | 3,702 | 2,934 | 79.3% | 372 |
| 2023–24 | 3,656 | 2,787 | 76.2% | 370 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,999 | 1,593 | 79.7% |
| Men | 1,657 | 1,194 | 72.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 610–700 | 33% |
| SAT Math | 578–673 |
How Kalamazoo College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Kalamazoo College's acceptance rate?
Kalamazoo College's acceptance rate is 76.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,787 admitted of 3,656 applicants).
Is Kalamazoo College test optional?
Kalamazoo College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Kalamazoo College?
Kalamazoo College received 3,656 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,787.
What SAT score do you need for Kalamazoo College?
Admitted students at Kalamazoo College typically scored 610–700 on SAT Reading/Writing and 578–673 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Kalamazoo College getting harder to get into?
Kalamazoo College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 69.7% in 2014–15 to 76.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.kzoo.edu/.