Overview of Alma College

Alma College is a private, liberal arts institution situated in Alma, Michigan. Alma prides itself on the personalized education that its students receive. With a 12 to 1 student/faculty ratio and an average class size of 18, students at Alma have a lot of one on one instruction from their professors. The institution has a large selection of undergraduate and graduate degree programs for students to choose from. Outside of the classroom, students will find plenty of opportunities to engage with the campus community via the university’s many clubs and organizations. For its work in the liberal arts and sciences, Alma College received a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. The institution also embraces its Scottish heritage, evidenced by its kilt-wearing marching band and annual Scottish games.

Enrollment

• Total Enrollment: 1,433 (all undergraduate)
• Gender Breakdown: 41 percent male/59 percent female
• 97 percent full-time

Cost of Attendance Information

• Tuition and Fees: $41,398
• Books: $800
• Room and Board: $11,384
• Other Expenses: $4,830
• Total Cost: $58,412

Financial Aid Information

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100 percent
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 100 percent
  • Loans: 77 percent
• Average Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $27,558
  • Loans: $7,110

Academic Programs Offered

• Most Popular Majors: Health Professions and Related Programs; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Education; Social Sciences; and Biological and Biomedical Sciences

Retention and Graduation

• First-Year Student Retention (full-time students): 80 percent
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 56 percent
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 67 percent

NCAA Athletic Programs

• Men’s Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field, Wrestling
• Women’s Sports: Basketball, Bowling, Cheerleading-Dance Team, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball

Overview of Alma College Admissions

The school’s acceptance rate was 64% in 2018. Students whose SAT/ACT scores and GPA are within the institution’s requirements have a good chance of being admitted. Applicants must complete an online application, and send test scores from either the SAT or ACT and high school transcripts. Students with unique talents and accomplishments can still receive strong consideration even if their GPAs are outside of the admissions offices mean range. After applying, students will receive a message from an admissions counselor about the next steps of the application process. Students should make a campus visit to determine if the institution is a good fit for them.

Admissions Data

• Alma College Acceptance Rate: 64 percent
• Test Scores — 25th/75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 520/620
  • SAT Math: 520/600
  • ACT Overall: 20/26
  • ACT English: 19/27
  • ACT Math: 19/26

Safety Net Schools: Easy to Gain Admission

If past admission data predicts that you would be a competitive candidate for Alma College, then it should be easy for you to gain admissions to the schools below. If Alma College is currently out of your reach, then you are sure to be a competitive candidate for the schools below.

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, State University of New York at Fredonia, Montclair State University, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, University of Texas at El Paso, University of California, Merced, California State University Northridge

Same Tier: Just As Hard to Gain Admission

If you’re a competitive candidate for Alma College, then you should have an equal chance of gaining admissions at these schools.

San Jose State University, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, California State University Long Beach, Florida Gulf Coast University, University of Texas at San Antonio, Hampton University, Washington State University

Reach Institutions: Gaining Admissions Will Be More of a Challenge

These schools are more challenging to gain admission into than Alma College. If you improve your GPA and SAT/ACT scores, then you’ll be a competitive candidate for these schools.

University of California, Davis, United States Military Academy, Hofstra University, Auburn University, Temple University, Seton Hall University, Quinnipiac University

Applying to Alma College

Application Deadline: Rolling

Undergraduate Admissions Website:  https://www.alma.edu/admissions/

Undergraduate Application Link(s):  https://www.alma.edu/admissions/apply/