Kalamazoo College

Kalamazoo College
Seal of Kalamazoo College
Former names
Michigan and Huron Institute (1833–1837)
Kalamazoo Literary Institute (1837–1840, 1850–1855)
Kalamazoo Branch of the University of Michigan (1838–1850)
MottoLux Esto (Latin)
Motto in English
Be Light
TypePrivate liberal arts college
EstablishedApril 22, 1833; 191 years ago (1833-04-22)
Religious affiliation
Not affiliated
Baptist (historical)
Academic affiliations
Endowment$243.6 million (2020)[1]
PresidentJorge Gonzalez
ProvostDanette Ifert Johnson
Academic staff
103
Undergraduates1,436
Location, ,
U.S.

42°17′24″N 85°36′04″W / 42.290°N 85.601°W / 42.290; -85.601
CampusUrban, 60 acres (24 ha)
Colors    Orange & black
NicknameHornets
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division IIIMIAA
MascotBuzz
Websitekzoo.edu

Kalamazoo College is a private liberal arts college in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Founded in 1833 by Baptist ministers as the Michigan and Huron Institute, Kalamazoo is the oldest private college in Michigan. From 1840 to 1850, the institute operated as the Kalamazoo Branch of the University of Michigan. After receiving its charter from the state in 1855, the institute changed its name to Kalamazoo College.

Kalamazoo is a member of the Consortium of Liberal Arts Colleges (CLAC) and the Great Lakes Colleges Association. The college's sports teams are nicknamed the Hornets and compete in the NCAA Division III Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association.

  1. ^ As of June 30, 2020. "Endowment Performance and Comparisons". Kalamazoo College. Retrieved July 9, 2021.