Alma College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	4-1-4

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,304
Religious affiliation	Presbyterian
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	69%
Students retention rate	79%
On-time graduation rate	63%

Located in Alma, Michigan, Alma College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The university operates on a 4-1-4 calendar system, allowing students to engage in intensive study during the two shorter terms. This unique academic structure provides students with the opportunity to explore specialized areas of interest or complete internships, enhancing their overall educational experience.

Alma College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Alma College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Alma College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 79% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

68.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$43,872

Cost of attendance at Alma College in 2022 for students from Michigan.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average	$11,680
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$43,872

Cost of attendance at Alma College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average	$20,120
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Alma College received on average $33,081 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$33,081

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	84	21%	$4,729	$397,263
Other Federal Grant	90	23%	$5,327	$479,391
State Grant/Scholarships	182	46%	$2,742	$499,016
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	396	100%	$30,611	$12,121,793
Total Grant & Scholarships	396	100%	$33,081	$13,100,200

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Alma College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Alma College students is 62.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 66.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 58.0%.

62.8%

asian 100.0% 2 students
African American 42.9% 9 students
white 63.2% 168 students
unknown 75.0% 12 students
hispanic 57.1% 12 students
International Students 71.4% 5 students

Sport Conferences

Football Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Baseball Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Basketball Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Track and Cross Country Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Alma College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Alma College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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