<p>FYI, I spoke to Dean of Admissions Eric Staab last week. He said that the college, under its new president, has increased its national recruiting efforts. At one point, he said–the '70s or '80s–the college drew about half its students from out of state. In the past few years the school has moved back in that direction, and he made clear that the trend will continue.</p>
<p>Here’s a link to a recent Kalamazoo Gazette that may interest you. [Kalamazoo</a> College keeps innovating through ‘positive restlessness’ - Kalamazoo Gazette Extra - MLive.com](<a href=“http://blog.mlive.com/kalamazoo_gazette_extra/2008/04/kalamazoo_college_keeps_innova.html]Kalamazoo”>Kalamazoo College keeps innovating through 'positive restlessness' | MLive.com) </p>
<p>It confirms the point:</p>
<p>“College officials are now looking ahead, positioning for the college’s next chapter, which [President] Wilson-Oyelaran said includes internationalizing the campus and curriculum, increasing the percentage of foreign and out-of-state students and improving its diversity along racial, ethnic and economic lines.”</p>