School Information

68.5
Total Enrollment 1,444
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 14 : 1

Alma College

http://www.alma.edu
614 W Superior, Alma, Michigan 48801-1599
(989) 463-7111

The mission of the Alma College Library is to provide services, resources and instruction to support the mission of the College. By creating an environment conducive to learning, exploration and group interaction, the Library strives to foster intellectual curiosity and academic excellence, to be responsive to changes in the delivery of information and to champion life-long learning.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Presbyterian Church (USA)
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Campus Setting Town: Distant
Disability Services Student 4%
 
School Costs

At Alma College, 100.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 96.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $16,547), and 71% receive loans ($6,669 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $8,518. Off campus it is around $8,518.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Alma College is $17,233 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 1,713 people applied to Alma College. Of the applicants, 78.0% were admitted (76.0% male & 79.0% female ) and 30.0% accepted (33.0% male and 28.0% female)

Percent of In-State Undergrads     96.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     79.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     51.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     70.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     64.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 989-463-7111
Admissions Office Email admissions@alma.edu
Admissions Office Address 614 W Superior, Alma, Michigan 48801-1599
Admissions Transfer URL http://admissions.alma.edu/transfer
Admissions Website http://admissions.alma.edu
Application Fee $25

In order to be accepted to Alma College, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Alma College SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 470
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 708
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 483
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 668
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 503
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 710
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 21
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 27
ACT English (25th Percentile) 20
ACT English (75th Percentile) 27
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 20
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 26
 
Alma College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 34
Biochemistry 8
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 26
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 47
Business Administration and Management, General 42
International Business/Trade/Commerce 5
Communication, journalism, and related programs 8
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 8
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 0
Computer and information sciences and support services 0
Computer and Information Sciences, General 0
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster 0
Education 22
Elementary Education and Teaching 21
Social Studies Teacher Education 1
English language and literature/letters 13
English Language and Literature, General 13
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 5
French Language and Literature 0
German Language and Literature 0
Spanish Language and Literature 5
Health professions and related clinical sciences 27
Athletic Training/Trainer 2
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 25
History 19
History, General 19
Mathematics and statistics 7
Mathematics, General 7
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 0
Museology/Museum Studies 0
Natural resources and conservation 0
Environmental Studies 0
Philosophy and religious studies 2
Philosophy 1
Religion/Religious Studies 1
Physical sciences 9
Chemistry, General 6
Physics, General 3
Psychology 17
Psychology, General 17
Public administration and social service professions 2
Public Policy Analysis 2
Social sciences 22
Anthropology 0
Anthropology, Other 1
Economics, General 3
International Relations and Affairs 3
Political Science and Government, General 5
Sociology 10
Visual and performing arts 27
Art/Art Studies, General 9
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 8
Music, General 9
Music, Other 1
 
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