More affordable than you’d expect. More transformative than you can imagine.
We believe an extraordinary education should be within reach. At Kalamazoo College, we invest in you so that you can fully experience everything the K-Plan has to offer. It’s an investment that pays off: K is recognized by the Princeton Review as a Best Value College and by Money Magazine for quality, affordability, and outcomes.
Here is what affordability looks like at K:
MERIT SCHOLARSHIP
$44-$52K
100% of admitted students receive a merit scholarship based on academic achievements. These range from $44,000–$52,000 annually.
NEED-BASED AID
$61K
98% of K students receive some sort of financial aid. The average need-based financial aid package is $61,080.
TOTAL K INVESTMENT
$57.5M
K delivered more than $57.7M in institutional aid to our students in the 2025–26 academic year.
Proud Partner
Kalamazoo College is proud to partner with local scholarship programs, including the Kalamazoo Promise and the Bearcat Advantage.
2026–27
Academic Year Costs
Tuition and Fees: $66,308
Food and Housing: $13,803
Cost is important to families, and these numbers only tell part of the story. Most students do not pay the full listed price. Use our net price calculator to estimate what K might actually cost after scholarships and aid.
Understanding the full cost of college is an important part of your planning. You’ll want to consider both direct costs—like tuition and fees—and indirect costs—like books and transportation. Note: the link below shows starting figures before your scholarships and financial aid are applied.
What is Need-Based Aid?
Need-based aid is determined by your family’s financial circumstances. It helps bridge the gap between the cost of attendance and what your family can reasonably contribute.
To be considered for need-based aid, you will need to file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (ISFAA for international students). We encourage all families to file the FAFSA; need-based aid is available at more income levels than you might expect, and you won’t know until you apply.
What if my financial situation changes?
Our financial aid team works closely with current students who experience unexpected changes in their financial situation to help students and their families navigate the best road forward.
Additional Aid to Support Your K-Plan Experiences
Your financial aid package is one piece of a larger picture, and other funding opportunities may apply throughout your four years at K. Our Office of Grants, Fellowships and Research helps connect K students with scholarships and grants outside your annual financial aid to support individual research projects, internships or travel related to academic activities. These awards may come from internal or external sources. The College has an active and engaged alumni base that gives generously to ensure experiences like study abroad are available to K students, and staff across the College can help you identify resources that may support your goals.
We’re Here to Help!
Our Office of Financial Aid website has more information about how financial aid works at Kalamazoo College. Their team is happy to walk you through the ins and outs of our aid packages and show you a path to K.