First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | November 15, 2026 | December 1, 2026 |
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | December 1, 2026 | December 18, 2026 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | February 1, 2027 | April 15, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: admission.kzoo.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business/Commerce | 41 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 40 |
| Psychology | 32 |
| Biochemistry | 26 |
| English Language and Literature | 24 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 16 |
| History | 14 |
| Economics | 13 |
Show the other 20 majors
| Chemistry | 13 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 12 |
| Art/Art Studies | 10 |
| French Language and Literature | 7 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 7 |
| Mathematics | 6 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 |
| Philosophy | 5 |
| Political Science and Government | 5 |
| East Asian Studies | 4 |
| Physics | 4 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 4 |
| Music | 3 |
| German Language and Literature | 3 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 3 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 1 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 1 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 |
| Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Volleyball
Faith groups
Cru, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, small
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI
264,780 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (AZO)
Nearest hub airport
Detroit Metro Wayne County (DTW)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 10.3 of 20
Elevation
858 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
18°F
July high
83°F
Annual snowfall
64.6 in
Days at 90°F or higher
12 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$920 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Western Michigan University1 mi
- The University of Olivet36 mi
- Davenport University39 mi
- Hope College43 mi
- Grace Christian University44 mi
- Albion College44 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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