Overview

Alma College is a Comprehensive institution located in Alma, MI, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 614 W. Superior Street
Alma, MI  48801-1599
United States

Contact Katie Yourchock
Senior Director of Financial Aid and Enrollment Operations
Email: admissions@alma.edu
Phone: 989-463-7112

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Digital Marketing
Finance, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication, Other
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Computer Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education, General
Education/teaching Of Individuals In Elementary Special Education Programs
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Engineering, General
Engineering Science
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, Other
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Health And Wellness, General
Health/health Care Administration/management
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Economics, General
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology And Anthropology
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Dance, General
Digital Arts
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Music Performance, General
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

3,998

Applied

2,620

Accepted

1,235

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,098

Females Applied

1,515

Females Accepted

72%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,877

Males Applied

1,095

Males Accepted

58%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.59

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay
Required for some programs	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	August 1st	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		480	590
SAT Math		470	590
ACT Composite		22	29

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

49,282

Private

Fees

270

Full-time student fees

13,128

Room & board

7,228

Room only

Financial Aid

39,831

Avg. Financial Aid Package

44,703

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

38,269

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,389

Avg. Loan Aid

34,338

Avg. Grant Aid

35,256

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

79%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

25%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,235

Total Undergrad students

4%

International Students

8%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	3.48%
Black or African American	6.04%
White or Caucasian	79.97%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.25%
Asian	0.83%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.08%
Two or more races	3.06%
Other	2.48%

Gender

Male (47.85%)

Female (52.15%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	98%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Throwdown in A Town and Orientation Hypnotist

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Alma Ambassadors, Alma College Union Board, Alma College Otaku Gamers (ACOG), Student Congress and Alpha Phi Omega

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Bowling	No	No	No
Cheerleading	No	Division 3	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Football		Division 3	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Wrestling		Division 3	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Bowling	No	Division 3	No
Cheerleading	No	Division 3	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	Division 3	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

128

Total Faculty

12:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 90

Part-time - 38

Male - 68

Female - 60