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Alma College

Alma College is a small, private institution located in Alma, mi. Founded in 1886, Alma College offers undergraduate degrees in 49 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 1,222 undergraduates
cost $45,616 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Alma College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 64.7%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.56
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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November
15
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Alma College is known for one of its top majors: Psychology, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 14:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
14 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Health and Medical Professions
Education and Teaching
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Business and Management
Languages and Literature
Arts, Design, and Humanities

Popular majors

Psychology, General
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Biology, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Chemistry
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $45,616
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,624
Books & supplies $850
Other expenses $2,460
Cost of attendance* $61,550
Average financial aid package $35,901
Estimated cost $25,649 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $45,616
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,624
Books & supplies $850
Other expenses $2,460
Cost of attendance* $61,550
Average financial aid package $35,901
Estimated cost $25,649 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Alma College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,222, with gender binary students split 47% male and 53% female.

Total enrollment

1,260

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
80%
African American %
4%
Hispanic American %
4%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
8%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Alma College, students love their Alma Ambassadors, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 614 W Superior, Alma, MI 48801-1599
phone 989-463-7111
address alma.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Alma ambassadors

Alma college union board

Alma college otaku gamers (acog)

Student congress

Alpha phi omega

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announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Alma College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Alma College?

Alma College is located in Alma, mi.

What is the acceptance rate at Alma College? 

The acceptance rate for Alma College is 65%.

What’s the average GPA for Alma College?

The average high school GPA for Alma College students was 3.56.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Alma College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Alma College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $246,200.

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