Colleges · Kalamazoo
Colleges in Kalamazoo, MI
Kalamazoo is home to 3 colleges with about 16,291 students on campus. The largest is Western Michigan University, the most selective Kalamazoo College (admits 75%). 1 more college is within 15 miles.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard & IPEDSColleges
3degree-granting, in Kalamazoo
Students on campus
16,291fall enrollment, not counting online-only
Largest
Western Michigan University14,743 on campus
Most selective
Kalamazoo Collegeadmits 75% of applicants
Lowest net price
Western Michigan University$15,273 a year after aid
Every college
All 3 colleges in Kalamazoo
Western Michigan UniversityUniversity or college · Public · 14,743 on campus
85%admitted$15knet price58%graduate$54kearnings
Kalamazoo CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 1,196 on campus
75%admitted$19knet price76%graduate$66kearnings
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of MedicineUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 352 on campus
Openadmitted—net price—graduate—earnings
University or collegeCommunity collegeBigger dot = more students on campus
Also in Kalamazoo: West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty (career schools).
Net price is the average a year after grants for families on federal aid; earnings are the median 10 years after starting. Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS (Scorecard 06/10/2026 · IPEDS 2024 · fall 2023).
Within reach
Other colleges near Kalamazoo
3 more colleges are within 30 miles of Kalamazoo.
Kalamazoo Valley Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Texas5.9 mi4,732 studentsKellogg Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Battle Creek21.4 mi2,141 studentsGlen Oaks Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Sherman26.9 mi689 students
Straight-line distance from the center of Kalamazoo. Degree-granting colleges with students on campus.