History
Kalamazoo College is a premier liberal arts institution and one of the nation’s 100 oldest colleges and universities. K was founded by visionary Baptists in 1833 as The Michigan and Huron Institute. It all started when a young minister named Thomas Merrill arrived in Michigan with $7.00 and a plan to establish a Baptist college on the frontier.
Education
The mission of Kalamazoo College is to prepare its graduates to better understand, live successfully within, and provide enlightened leadership to a richly diverse and increasingly complex world.
Research
The Office of Institutional Research collects and analyzes data to support decision-making, strategic planning, and assessment of student learning.
- Common Data Set
- PhD Productivity
- K-Plan Outcomes Study
- Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA)
- Graduation Rates
Kalamazoo College Key Statistics & Highlights
- 306 Scholarships
- 100 Academic Staff
- 1,398 Students
Kalamazoo College Overview
Kalamazoo College Scholarships
Kalamazoo College Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Kalamazoo College. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Other Scholarships For Graduate Students
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Independent provider
Grant
72000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF)
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Stipendium Peregrinum
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Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
25600 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
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Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Bakala Foundation Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Becas La Caixa
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Independent provider
Grant
38000 GBP
Deadline
16 Sep 2026
Marshall Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships of Chungcheongnam-do
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
Fulbright Award For Postgraduate Study
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program - Graduate Degree
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
16800 USD
Deadline
01 Oct 2026
German Academic Exchange Service -Scholarships for Exchange Programs
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Independent provider
Grant
11000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Dositeja Fund For Young Talents Of Serbia
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Fondos En Administración - ICETEX
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Kalamazoo College Student Reviews & Awards
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Based on 3 reviews
- 5 Star 1 Review
- 4 Star 0 Reviews
- 3 Star 2 Reviews
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
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Experience at K College
Kalamazoo College is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan and is defined as a Liberal Arts College that receivers students from all around the world. K College is a very good university for people who are athletes or STEM students. The college has a great chemistry/biochemistry program as well as a plan so every student has the opportunity to study abroad. The classrooms are usually less than 35 people and this students have a closer relationship to their professors. K College works with a trimester program (3 per year) which can be a little confusing for international students used to semesters. The city is VERY cold during the winter and not built for students; usually those who have a car have an easier time going around the city. The dorms are in old buildings but they are trying to renovate it
Mental Health and BIPOC students at K
The administration and faculty's response to the pandemic and the subsequent shift to online education was harmful to many students. But this also happened at many other universities. In the winter quarter of 2021 at Kalamazoo College, 85% of 140 survey responses (from students) asserted that mental health was their biggest obstacle. This is a 5% increase from the fall quarter of 2020 where 80% of 240 responses asserted that mental health was their biggest obstacle. Kalamazoo College's stress culture is high and pushes students to their limits. However, there is a strong community of BIPOC students who are changers and movers of the campus. So for BIPOC students, I would say do not expect admin and faculty to support. It is more likely to find legitimate support from the BIPOC community.
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Housing services
While it has a celebrated campus and a distinguished history, Kalamazoo College’s campus has present-day needs that must be addressed to ensure the quality of its facilities matches that of its exceptional students, faculty and staff.
During the next five years, instructional spaces will be modernized and technology will be upgraded to encourage active, engaged learning. The College will improve facilities that support healthy co-curricular programs, including athletics. In addition, K will develop a plan for major residence hall renovations to accommodate a student body of 1500.
Library services
The Kalamazoo College Library is housed in the Upjohn Library Commons. We are part of the Information Services unit, which also includes Technical and Media Services, Web Services, Administrative Computing, and Educational Technology. The Library includes the College Archives, the A.M. Todd Rare Book Room, and the Learning Commons.
Medical services
In an effort to ensure all students have access to healthcare, Kalamazoo College requires students to carry adequate health insurance. The Student Health Center only directly bills the college health insurance and it will supply invoices for submission to other insurance plans.
Campus life
Kalamazoo College offers an excellent learning environment. Its hilltop campus covers nearly 60 acres. At the heart of the campus is the quadrangle (fondly known as the Quad), bordered by academic and administrative buildings, the student center, and Stetson Chapel. Beyond the Quad are the fine arts facilities, including theatres and recital halls, the nationally recognized Dow Science Center, classrooms, offices, living/learning houses and residence halls, an athletic center, a racquet center, tennis courts, a swimming pool, and athletic field complex.
Sports facilities
The faculty/staff fitness space is located in the Fitness & Wellness Center, room 106. There are treadmills, elliptical machines, a rower, upright bike, dumbbells and benches. Locker rooms and towels are also available. The faculty/staff fitness space will be opening shortly. More information will be communicated when the space is completed.
Student clubs
Kalamazoo College has over 70 registered student organizations on campus. Among them are the Jewish Student Organization, Asian Pacific Islander Student Association, International Student Organization, Progressive Organization for Women, Black Student Organization, Cirque du K (circus arts), and the Environmental Organization.
Accreditation
In April of 2013 K received formal notification from the Higher Learning Commission that its accreditation had been continued. The reaccreditation came with no conditions or follow-up on the Commission’s part. The next reaffirmation of accreditation will occur in the academic year 2022-2023.
K is an institutional member of the American Council on Education, the Great Lakes Colleges Association, the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, and the Association of American Colleges and Universities.
Kalamazoo College Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
United States Country
Kalamazoo City