by our College Data Analytics TeamThis guide covers the real cost of attending Kalamazoo College, spanning what it costs to attend, projected costs over a degree, net price, debt outcomes, and aid equity.
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What it costs to attend Kalamazoo College amounts to about $71,173.00 for a single academic year.
Here the cost is broken out three ways: no aid, average aid, and the aid a low-income student typically receives.
| Tuition and fees | $61,050.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $10,123.00 |
| Total cost | $71,173.00 |
| That is 117% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $71,173.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$55,136.00 |
| Net price | $16,037.00 |
| That is 51% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $71,173.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$62,189.00 |
| Net price | $8,984.00 |
| That is 73% below the national average net price. | |
| Go deeper on the components with tuition and fees and room and board. |
The reported cost series has been increasing at a recent average of 3.8% per year; the projections below compound that across a degree. The tables below project the cost forward across a full degree, side by side for a low-income student with aid, a typical student with average aid, and a student paying full sticker price with no aid. Loan figures amortise the projected total over ten years at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.8% | 3.8% | 3.8% |
| Freshman year | $9,329.00 | $16,653.00 | $73,907.00 |
| Senior year | $10,446.00 | $18,647.00 | $82,756.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $39,522.00 | $70,550.00 | $313,105.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $15,057.00 | $26,877.00 | $119,282.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $455.00 | $812.00 | $3,603.00 |
| Total amount paid | $54,579.00 | $97,427.00 | $432,386.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.8% | 3.8% | 3.8% |
| Freshman year | $9,329.00 | $16,653.00 | $73,907.00 |
| Senior year | $9,688.00 | $17,293.00 | $76,746.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $19,017.00 | $33,946.00 | $150,654.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $7,245.00 | $12,932.00 | $57,394.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $219.00 | $391.00 | $1,734.00 |
| Total amount paid | $26,261.00 | $46,878.00 | $208,047.00 |
Read more in the net-price section.
The net price figure shows the cost after grants and scholarships are deducted. For most families it is a more realistic figure than the published cost.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $19,072.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $18,873.00 |
Net price is far from uniform: lower-income families typically pay much less after aid. Below, average net price is broken out by family income:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $14,732.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $12,833.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $17,500.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $22,143.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $29,188.00 |
For a personalized estimate, try the Kalamazoo College Net Price Calculator, or check with the financial aid office.
Dig into how aid is awarded on the financial aid breakdown.
The median graduating debt at Kalamazoo College amounts to $22,810.00, categorized as a Moderate ($20-30k) burden category.
The full distribution of debt at graduation looks like this:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $5,500.00 |
| 25th | $13,300.00 |
| Median (50th) | $22,810.00 |
| 75th | $33,086.00 |
| 90th | $40,532.00 |
The spread between the 10th and 90th percentiles reflects how variable debt outcomes are at this school.
For the full borrowing and repayment picture, see the student-loan-debt breakdown.
Family income tracks closely with debt at graduation. The figures below split graduating borrowers into three income brackets:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $19,041.00 |
| Middle income | $22,500.00 |
| High income | $24,500.00 |
First-generation students frequently graduate with different debt than continuing-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $23,000.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $22,375.00 |
First-generation borrowers from Kalamazoo College take on $625.00 more median debt than continuing-generation peers.
The Pell Grant is the largest federal grant for undergraduates from low-income families. Contrasting Pell and non-Pell borrowers shows how need shapes debt.
The median debt gap between Pell and non-Pell graduates of Kalamazoo College is $-2,850.00.
The default-rate classification at Kalamazoo College is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 0.9% |
To give some context for these rates, Stafford loans disbursed at Kalamazoo College add up to $53,740,413.00 spread across 3,609 recipients.
Veteran and active-military students often access dedicated federal aid programs including the GI Bill and Tuition Assistance from the Department of Defense.
| GI Bill recipients | 3 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $14,981.00 |
For the full rundown of veteran and military benefits, see the veteran aid breakdown.
Numbers only tell part of the story. As you weigh Kalamazoo College, think through the questions below:
Explore the related pages below for a deeper look at the cost picture:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.