Alma College

  • 614 W Superior
  • Alma, MI 48801
  • OPEID College Code: 00223600
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  • General Phone: (989) 463-7111
  • President: Saundra J. Tracy
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Four-One-Four Plan
  • Highest Degree: Bachelor's Degree
  • Local Area: Distant Town
  • Student Enrollment: 1,355
  • College Mascot: Scots
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    Student Services
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
  • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
    Religious Affiliation
  • Presbyterian Church (Usa)
    Mission Statement
  • Alma College's mission is to prepare graduates who think critically, serve generously, lead purposefully and live responsibly as stewards of the world they bequeath to future generations.
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
  • Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
  • Undergraduate Classification
  • Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, No Graduate Coexistence
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
  • Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
  • Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
  • Size Classification
  • Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2008
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
  • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
  • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
  • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
  • Required
  • Recommendation Consideration
  • Recommended
  • Formal Demonstration of Competencies
  • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
  • Required
  • TOEFL
  • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants8371,0541,891
Number Granted Admission (%)566 (68%)788 (75%)1,354 (72%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)190 (34%)243 (31%)433 (32%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2008
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam246%
ACT ® Exam43199%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading518678
SAT ® Math528686
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite2126
ACT ® English2027
ACT ® Math2026
    Financial Aid Links and Information
  • Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 99%
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving76%24%90%99%
Avg Amount Receiving$6,738$4,159$2,727$11,596
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200720062005
Default Rate (%)1.6%2.8%0.6%
Number in Default592
Number in Repayment299319323
Undergraduate Student Expenses
2008-092007-082006-07
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$24,850$23,688$22,380
In-State Tuition and Fees$24,850$23,688$22,380
Out of State Tuition and Fees$24,850$23,688$22,380
Books and Supplies$800$700$700
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$8,120$7,774$7,774
Other Expenses$1,460$1,450$1,450
Off Campus
Room and Board$8,120$7,774$7,774
Other Expenses$1,460$1,450$1,450
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$1,460$1,450$1,450
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$35,230$33,612$32,304
In-State$35,230$33,612$32,304
Out of State$35,230$33,612$32,304
Off Campus
In-District$35,230$33,612$32,304
In-State$35,230$33,612$32,304
Out of State$35,230$33,612$32,304
Off Campus with Family
In-District$27,110$25,838$24,530
In-State$27,110$25,838$24,530
Out of State$27,110$25,838$24,530
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
 CertificateBachelor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry Degree-2
Biology Degree-31
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Business Administration Degree-29
International Business Degree-3
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication Degree-13
Digital Communication and Media Degree--
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Degree-1
Web and Multimedia Management Degree--
 
Education
Elementary Education Degree-19
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree-13
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature Degree--
German Language and Literature Degree--
Spanish Language and Literature Degree-4
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Athletic Training Degree-5
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other Degree-27
 
History
History Degree-10
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Museology, Museum Studies Degree--
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree-5
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Studies Degree--
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy Degree--
Religious Studies Degree-2
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree-10
Physics Degree-2
 
Psychology
Psychology Degree-15
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology Degree--
Anthropology, Other Degree--
Economics Degree-1
International Relations and Affairs Degree-1
Political Science Degree-11
Sociology Degree-4
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Drama Degree-4
Music Degree-12
Music, Other Degree--
Art Studies Degree-6
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 1,355
  • Undergraduate: 1,355
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
  • Male: 586 Female: 769
  • Undergraduate Gender
  • Male: 586 Female: 769
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
  • Full-Time: 1,294 Part-Time: 61
  • Undergraduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 1,294 Part-Time: 61
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien60.4%
American Indian50.4%
Black181%
Asian222%
Hispanic292%
White1,26693%
Unknown90.7%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18302%
Ages 18-1963647%
Ages 20-2151638%
Ages 22-2414811%
Ages 25-29161%
Ages 30-3410.07%
Ages 35-3910.07%
Ages 40-4960.4%
Ages 50-6510.07%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees34625393
Faculty Status1388652
Tenured Faculty5454-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1388652
Primarily Instruction1388652
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial1717-
Other Professionals956530
Technical and/or Paraprofessional968511
Clerical And Secretarial44359
Skilled Crafts1111-
Service and/or Maintenance37352
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$63,605 (86)$68,509 (51)$56,458 (35)
Professor$75,982 (38)$82,368 (24)$65,035 (14)
Associate Professor$60,775 (17)$63,171 (11)$56,384 (6)
Assistant Professor$52,216 (23)$53,279 (12)$51,056 (11)
Instructor$43,569 (8)$45,731 (4)$41,406 (4)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$63,605 (86)$68,509 (51)$56,458 (35)
Professor$75,982 (38)$82,368 (24)$65,035 (14)
Associate Professor$60,775 (17)$63,171 (11)$56,384 (6)
Assistant Professor$52,216 (23)$53,279 (12)$51,056 (11)
Instructor$43,569 (8)$45,731 (4)$41,406 (4)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
 
Participants
All Athletes527324203
Unduplicated Athletes435276159
Baseball3636-
Basketball412417
Football114114-
Golf1596
Soccer774235
Softball36-36
Swimming and Diving22913
Tennis19910
Track and Field, Indoor523121
Track and Field, Outdoor523121
Track and Field, X-Country381919
Volleyball25-25
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$24,729$22,747
Assistant Coaches-$3,265$1,729
 
Coaches
All Coaches764234
Baseball33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Basketball642
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches431
Football1010-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches99-
Golf321
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches11-
Soccer532
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches321
Softball4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
Swimming and Diving633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Tennis312
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches1-1
Track and Field, Indoor1266
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches1055
Track and Field, Outdoor1266
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches1055
Track and Field, X-Country844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Volleyball4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 83%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students70%
 
By Gender
Male65%
Female74%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien50%
American Indian50%
Black50%
Asian57%
Hispanic50%
White71%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less51%
5 Years68%
6 Years70%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related11
Liquor Related-1
On Campus
Drug Related11
Liquor Related11
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape11
Burglary-5
On Campus
Forcible Rape11
Burglary-5
Vehicle Theft1-
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