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Alma College

Alma College

Alma, MI · Town · 1,148 students
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$20,694
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
63%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
43% typical
$54,742
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$45,606 typical
57%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
75% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Alma College is a private liberal arts institution in central Michigan known for its robust pre-professional preparation, with standout programs in integrative physiology and health science, biology, business, and education. A cornerstone of the academic experience is the "Alma Venture," a guaranteed grant of up to $2,000 that empowers every student to fund experiential learning opportunities like internships, undergraduate research, or study abroad. Campus culture is tight-knit and active, driven by high participation in NCAA Division III athletics and distinguished by a rich Scottish heritage, famously celebrated through its acclaimed pipe band, Highland dance troupe, and traditional kilted marching band.

Wikipedia:Alma College is a private liberal arts college in Alma, Michigan, United States. It enrolls approximately 1,200 students and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Alma College is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA) and offers bachelor's degrees in multiple disciplines as well as two master's degree programs. Its athletics teams, nicknamed the Scots, are part of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) – Division III and the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA).

Location
Alma, MI, 48801-1599 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
DTW · Detroit
105 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$49,552
Housing & food (on campus)$14,180
Books & supplies$2,172
Cost of attendance$69,312
Average net price$20,694
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$49,552
Housing & food (on campus)$14,180
Books & supplies$2,172
Cost of attendance$69,312
Average net price$20,694
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.alma.edu
How it’s made up · 2026-27
Alma College’s own figures for 2026-27, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$53,304
Housing$9,248
Food$6,090
Books & supplies$1,170
Personal expenses$1,000
Transportation$600
Total published by the school$69,312
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$17,162
$30–48k
$18,009
$48–75k
$18,076
$75–110k
$18,699
$110k+
$23,618
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
63%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
57%
Back for yr 2
85%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
62% graduated · 30% transferred · 8% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$45,720
10 yrs after entry$54,742
Debt
Median at graduation$27,000
Monthly payment$286
Middle 50% owe$9.5k–$28.5k
90th percentile$38,500
Green marks a figure above the typical Baccalaureate — diverse fields: 43% graduate within 6 yrs, $45,606 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
57%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard

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Student Body
Gender
Men 47%Women 53%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
14 : 1
Pell grant
27%
First-gen
24%
Family income
$70,073
Independent
5%
Age at entry
19.0
Part-time
2%
Race & ethnicity
White
77%
Hispanic
4%
Black
6%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
6%
Unknown
3%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Bowling
    Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$45,720
After 10 yrs
$54,742
Business Administration, Management and Operations29
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods28
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing26
Psychology, General23
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness22
Biology, General14
Natural Resources Conservation and Research12
Marketing11
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication9
Computer Science9
Chemistry9
History9
Neurobiology and Neurosciences8
Political Science and Government8
Accounting and Related Services7
Fine and Studio Arts6
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$136M
Full-time faculty
62%
Faculty salary
$7,879/mo
Teaching spend
$14,519
per student
Federal loans
57%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — diverse fields
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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