The tuition and fees listed represent the charges for the academic year. In planning for the following year, students should expect an increase in line with rises in institutional costs.
2025-2026 Tuition and Fees
Tuition, Housing, Food and Activity Fees
| Tuition, Housing, Food and Activity Fees | Annual Charges | Per Term Charges |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,811 | $20,937 |
| Housing | $6,405 | $2,135 |
| Food | $6,852 | $2,284 |
| Student Activity Fee | $465 | $155 |
| Total | $76,533 | $25,511 |
Study Abroad Comprehensive Fees
| Study Abroad | Billed in Fall | Billed in Winter | Billed in Spring | Total |
| Fall One Quarter Programs (3 or 4 K-Units) | $25,356 | $25,356 | ||
| Winter One Quarter Programs (3 or 4 K units) | $25,356 | $25,356 | ||
| Spring One Quarter Programs (3 K-Units | $25,356 | $25,356 | ||
| Fall & Winter* Two Quarter Programs (6 K-Units) | $25,356 | $25,356 | $50,712 | |
| Winter & Spring Two Quarter Programs (6 K-Units) | $25,356 | $25,356 | $50,712 | |
| Fall, Winter & Spring Three Quarter Programs (9 K-Units) | $25,356 | $25,356 | $25,356 | $76,068 |
The study abroad comprehensive fee will reflect on your billing statement as two charges: $20,937 (Tuition) + $4,419 (Program Fee) = $25,356 (Comprehensive Fee). The study abroad comprehensive fee covers: tuition, room, board, and international health insurance while classes are in session.
*Students on 2 Quarter, 6 K-Unit, Fall & Winter programs that end in November or December are not eligible to take classes or live in campus housing during the Winter Quarter, even if they are back in the U.S. They will return to classes at K for the Spring Quarter, following the end of their study abroad program. Additionally, students will be billed in accordance with the College’s billing cycle; 3 K-Units for Fall Quarter and 3 K-Units for Winter Quarter. This is because they will have earned a total of 6 K-Units while abroad. All financial aid scholarships and awards will have been applied.
Room Rates Per Term
Room rates are consistent across campus for each room type, whether it be a residence hall or on-campus house.
| Residence Type | Single | Double | Triple | 2 Room Triple |
| Residence Hall | $2,548 | $2,135 | $2,011 | $2,135 |
Meal Plans
| Meal Plans | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Hornet* | 225 meal block plan + $200 “K Cash” per term | $2,446 |
| 20 Meal Plan | 20 meals/week + $100 “K Cash” per term | $2,284 |
| 15 Meal Plan | 15 meals/week + $200 “K Cash” per term | $2,157 |
| 10 Meal Plan | 10 meals/week + $300 “K Cash” per term | $1,823 |
*Students have the ability to use two meals per meal period (breakfast: 7:30am-10am; lunch: 10am-4:30pm; dinner: 4:30pm-8pm; late night: 8pm-11pm). Any meals not used would be forfeited at the end of the respective term.
Note: K Cash is included with residential meal plans and can be used to purchase items from the Richardson Room, Welles After Dark, The Marketplace, or the Book Club. K Cash can also be used to purchase guest meals in Welles Dining Hall. K Cash for all meal plans will carry over from Fall to Winter term and Winter to Spring term. Unused K Cash at the end of the Spring term will be forfeited.
Commuter Meal Plans
Students residing in the Residence Halls will not be permitted to purchase a commuter plan.
| Commuter Plans | Price |
| 75 Meals | $691 |
| 50 Meals | $483 |
| 25 Meals | $253 |
Special Fee
| Special Fee Type | Amount |
| .81 to 1.4 Registered Units | $6,979 |
| .41 to .80 Registered Units | $3,987 |
| .21 to .40 Registered Units | $1,995 |
| Up to .20 Registered Units | $997 |
| Special secondary school fee (per course) | $1,891 |
| LandSea program | $725-$1,995 |
| Applied music (.5 hour) | $336 |
| Applied music (1 hour) | $672 |
| Applied music group (1 hour) | $221 |
Other Fees and Charges
| Other Fees and Charges | Amount |
| Matriculation fee | $150 |
| Student Health Insurance | TBD |
| Official transcript | $6 |
| Returned check (NSF check) | $25 |
Nonrefundable Deposits
| Deposits (nonrefundable) | Amount |
| First time students | $350 |
| LandSea Program | $100 |
Entering students are automatically assigned the 20 Meals Standard meal plan to offer new students the most reliable access to meals during their first term on campus.
Returning students can request to decrease meal plans or to cancel their meal plans until 3:30pm of the Thursday of the 1st week of each term. Students residing in the Grove houses and commuter students are only allowed to cancel their meal plan.
ONLY increases to meal plans will be allowed after 3:30pm of the Thursday of the 1st week of the term. Charges will be prorated based on the new plan and when the request was received. The new charge will reflect on student accounts 1-2 business days after the request has been submitted.
All students are required to have health insurance. All international students are required to purchase the Kalamazoo College health insurance plan.
A normal course load at Kalamazoo College is three units. If a student takes two or four courses, the tuition cost remains the same.
All incoming students will pay a fee deposit of $350 to reserve a place in the class; this also reserves space in a residence hall. It is credited against the bill for tuition and fees. New students will be notified of the due date for the fee when they are admitted to the College. All drafts and checks should be made payable to Kalamazoo College.
Quarterly payments are due on or prior to the opening of each quarter. Bills not paid by the due date will be considered past due; students will be assessed a late charge of 1.5 percent per month on any past due balance. In addition, a registration hold will be placed on the student’s account Monday of 6th week preventing registration for the following quarter. Lastly, the registration hold will become an administrative withdrawal from the college as of 5pm on the 1st day of the following quarter. The hold will be removed once the balance is paid or the student has made acceptable payments arrangements with the Student Accounts office.
The College offers a tuition payment plan through the Student Accounts Office. For information please visit: billing@kzoo.edu
Kalamazoo College Withdrawal and Refund Policy
When a student chooses to withdraw from the College, we recommend the student start the withdrawal process with the Office of the Dean of Students. The student will receive useful information about separating from the College and in some cases will be advised to meet with a staff person from the Office of Financial Aid.
Financial Aid/Return of Federal (Title IV) Aid:
Federal, Title IV financial aid will be returned to the U.S. Department of Education according to a federal mandated formula for calculating the amount of financial aid a student and school may retain when a student withdraws from all classes. This regulation uses a daily pro-ration of financial aid earned based on the number of days enrolled to the number of days in the term, including weekends and holidays. The school must calculate the portion of the total financial assistance that the student has earned and is entitled to retain. At the point where the number of days enrolled is at or greater than 60 percent of the term, there will be no return of federal funds. Mandatory fees, such as the Matriculation Fee and Student Activity Fee will not be prorated or removed. If a student receives more assistance than the student earns, the unearned funds must be returned to the applicable aid programs. An example of the calculation is if a student attended 50% of the term, 50% of the aid disbursed will be earned. The remainder or unearned amount must be returned.
If a student unofficially withdraws, the last date of attendance determined by the Office of Financial Aid will be used to calculate the portion of the total financial assistance that the student has earned and is entitled to retain. At the point where the number of days enrolled is at or greater than 60 percent of the term, there will be no return of federal funds.
Institutionally-funded scholarships and grants will use this same pro-ration method.
A student’s withdrawal date is the last date of documented academic activity as determined by the Dean of Students (official withdrawal) or as determined by the Office of Financial Aid (unofficial withdrawal). Further information regarding penalties for withdrawal from a study abroad program may be found in the “Center for International Programs” section of this catalog.
If a student is receiving Title IV funds and chooses to withdraw, funds will be returned in this order:
- Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans
- Federal Direct Subsidized Loans
- Federal Parent PLUS Loan
- Federal Pell Grant
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
- Other Grants
A student who receives a refund of federal financial aid after the posting of institutional charges and subsequently withdraws from the College before 60 percent of the term is over will be subject to the federal return of funds policy on a portion of the funds they received back as a credit on their account. Such an outcome may occur when a student has no charges on their account for room and board as a result of living off-campus. Financial aid from the State of Michigan will be returned to the Michigan Department of Treasury according to guidelines specified by the state.
Time Frame for Return of Title IV Funds: As per federal regulations associated to the Higher Education Act, Kalamazoo College must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible as soon as possible, but no later than 45 days after the date of the institution’s determination that the student withdrew. An institution must determine the withdrawal date for a student who unofficially withdraws no later than 30 days after the end of the earlier of the:
- Payment period or period of enrollment as appropriate
- Academic year in which the student withdrew; or
- Educational program from which the student withdrew.
Time Frame for Returning Unclaimed Title IV Credit Balances: Kalamazoo College must return to the Dept of Ed any Title IV funds, except FWS program funds, that it attempts to pay directly to a student or parent that are not received by the student or parent. Attempts will be made to contact the payee so the checks can be cashed and used. Schools have up to 240 days to deliver the Title IV credit balance to a student or parent.
Post-Withdrawal Disbursements: If the amount disbursed to the student is less than the amount the student earned, the student is eligible to receive a post-withdrawal disbursement of the earned aid that was not received. Kalamazoo College will disburse any Pell funds within 45 days of the determination that the student withdrew and disburse any loan funds within 180 days.
Whenever possible, a student who receives any financial aid should attempt to consult with staff in the Office of Financial Aid before withdrawing.
A student who successfully gains re-admittance to the College will be considered for need-based aid or merit scholarships under certain conditions. Reinstatement of need-based institutional, federal, and state aid is subject to application requirements and availability of funds. Students seeking reinstatement of institutional scholarships will automatically be considered for reinstatement upon official notice of re-admittance from the Registrar. If the student left in good academic standing and campus citizenship and still has remaining terms of eligibility, they will have their scholarship(s) reinstated.