Alma College

Overview

Alma College is a 4-year institution located in Alma, MI, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

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

Contact Craig Aimar
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@alma.edu
Phone: 800-321-2562

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences
Biotechnology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management
Finance
Marketing/marketing Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication Related
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education
Education
Elementary Education
Music Teacher Education
Secondary Education
Special Education
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French
German
Spanish
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training
Health/health-care Administration
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Physics
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology
Economics
Political Science And Government
Sociology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art
Dramatic/theater Arts
Music

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

4,728

Applied

3,026

Accepted

1,426

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,801

Females Applied

1,862

Females Accepted

66%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,927

Males Applied

1,164

Males Accepted

60%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

25

Application Fee

3.53

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	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	574	520	630
SAT Math	556	510	600
ACT Composite	23	20	27

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

39,998

Fees

260

Full-time student fees

10,998

Room & board

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Tuition deferred payment	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

30,376

Avg. Financial Aid Package

32,849

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

27,057

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,527

Avg. Loan Aid

22,924

Avg. Grant Aid

29,329

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

71%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

11%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,426

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

9%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	5.05%
Black or African American	3.37%
White or Caucasian	77%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.42%
Asian	1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.14%
Two or more races	3.3%
Other	7.5%

Gender

Male (43.13%)

Female (56.87%)

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	95%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

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

Faculty

158

Total Faculty

12:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 99

Part-time - 59

Male - 82

Female - 76