About K K-Plan Academics Admission Alumni GIVE News Student Life Athletics APPLY About Kalamazoo College Introduction & Mission Fast Facts Location Campus Our History Strategic Plan Assessment Accreditation President Gonzalez Board of Trustees Consumer Information Land Acknowledgement Highly selective, nationally renowned and globally oriented, Kalamazoo College is the home of the K-Plan, a personalized and integrated approach to the liberal arts and sciences. The K-Plan combines rigorous scholarship, study abroad, career development and civic engagement in a flexible curriculum that allows students to make the most of their unique interests and gifts. Located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, K was founded in 1833, placing it among the 100 oldest colleges and universities in the nation. “At no Ivy institution are the students so deeply engaged, so broadly prepared, or so heavily invested in a sense of community as at Kalamazoo. In short, no Ivy school is likely to have as much impact on a youth’s development.” — Loren Pope, Colleges that Change Lives OUR MISSION At K, our mission is to prepare our graduates to better understand, live successfully within, and provide enlightened leadership to a richly diverse and increasingly complex world. OUR STUDENTS Curious. Smart. Determined. Fun. Athletic. Artistic. Engaged. These are a few of the words that describe our students—more than 1,400 talented and diverse individuals from 36 states and 28 countries. For more information on student life, visit the Student Life page. For more information about admission visit the Office of Admission. OUR FACULTY The faculty at K are distinguished scholars and exceptional teachers who are passionate about their fields of study. K’s student-faculty ratio is 13:1, allowing faculty to provide support, guidance and mentorship inside and outside the classroom, helping students discover and hone their talents and skills. OUR LEADERSHIP President Jorge G. Gonzalez is a fierce champion of the liberal arts and a welcoming presence on campus. You may catch him grabbing lunch at Welles Dining Hall, cheering on the Hornets at an athletic event, or sitting in on student internship presentations. He supports our Hornets with an abiding commitment to academic excellence, experiential learning, intercultural understanding and community engagement. OUR K-PLAN Play in the jazz band. Learn French. Present your scientific research at a national conference. Study in Sénégal. Intern at a nonprofit doing social justice work. Compete in intercollegiate athletics. Take a poetry class. Learn to write a marketing plan. Take a stage combat course. The K-Plan’s open curriculum gives students the freedom to explore their interests and pursue their passions while gaining real world experience. OUR LOCATION Kalamazoo combines all the advantages of a big city with the friendliness of a small town. Shopping, nature trails, coffee shops, breweries, restaurants, art galleries, theatre, live music, internship and other employment opportunities—there’s something for everyone in Kalamazoo. Updated March 19, 2021 CONTACT INFO Kalamazoo College 1200 Academy Street Kalamazoo, Michigan 49006-3295 USA Information 269.337.7000 Admission 800.253.3602 Contact List Directories Search this site Sitemap Map and Directions Academic Calendars Employment Departments and Programs Library Registrar Bookstore For Parents Crisis Response Nondiscrimination Policy Title IX Bias Reporting Consumer Information Accessibility Policy Privacy Policy Official Disclaimer English © Kalamazoo College All Rights Reserved 2018