Get Admitted. Get a Scholarship. At the Same Time!
Your merit scholarship is determined by your academic achievements: the grades you earned, the challenging courses you have taken — everything that tells us you love to learn. We automatically consider all applicants (first-year and transfer, domestic and international) for merit-based scholarships. No additional application is required.
These tuition-specific awards range from $40,000-$48,000/year for up to 4 years (while enrolled full-time, and in satisfactory academic progress).
Kalamazoo College uses a holistic approach to awarding merit scholarships. While your GPA is considered when determining the scholarship, we also look at the rigor of the curriculum that you have participated in (e.g. AP classes, IB classes, honors classes, etc.). The chart below is designed to provide a general estimate of what your scholarship may be depending on your GPA; however, other factors from your application may impact your actual scholarship amount.
| Unweighted GPA Ranges | Estimated Merit Scholarship Amounts* |
|---|---|
| 3.0 – 3.5 | $40,000 – $41,000 |
| 3.5 – 3.8 | $42,000 – $44,000 |
| 3.8+ | $46,000 – $48,000 |
*You may also qualify for need based aid, if you apply
- You get notified about your admission and scholarship offers at the same time.
- Your merit scholarship can apply to your study abroad or study away experience.
- We do not use your SAT and/or ACT scores to determine the size of your scholarship. (Remember: our admission process is 100% test-optional!)
Please consult the types of financial aid page for additional information on scholarships and grants typically received by Kalamazoo College through the Office of Financial Aid.