Kalamazoo, MI · Public university · City (small)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $14,623 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $18,254 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $11,102 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,128 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $27,150 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $19,884 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $7,266 less than the sticker price — about 27% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-I |
| Men’s varsity sports (6) | Football (113), Baseball (33), Soccer (31), Ice Hockey (29), Basketball (16), Tennis (11) |
| Women’s varsity sports (8) | Track & Field (78), Soccer (33), Softball (24), Gymnastics (20), Basketball (15), Volleyball (15), Golf (9), Tennis (8) |
| Softball conference | MAC |
| Head softball coach | Marlee Wilson |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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