Kalamazoo Colleges

Everest Institute
Kalamazoo, Michigan

Founded in 1851 as Duff's Business Institute, the school offers career training programs in 12 states with greater than 25 locations.

• Programs: Health and Human Services, Medical Assisting and Nursing
• Degrees/Course Work: Coursework

Kalamazoo Valley Community College
6767 West O Ave
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49003-4070

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, automobile mechanics, EMT paramedic, elementary school teaching, registered nursing, general studies, licensed practical nurse, business management.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 10,585 students, 6,275 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty
3026 Lovers Lane
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49001-3702

• Programs: cosmetology, barber.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 95 students, 64 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Kalamazoo College
1200 Academy St
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49006-3295

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: economics, biology, English, psychology, history, chemistry, political science, health professions.
• Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's.
• Student Body: 1,263 students, 1,263 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 854 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 620-700. Math: 600-700.
• Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Western Michigan University
1903 West Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008-5167

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: elementary school teaching, psychology, finance, marketing studies, marketing, management science, accounting, social work.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
• Student Body: 26,239 students, 22,193 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 6,200 student capacity.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.