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

Alma College - Details
Alma College Campus Map
- 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)
- Website
- www.alma.edu

- 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
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 837 | 1,054 | 1,891 |
| 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
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 24 | 6% |
| ACT ® Exam | 431 | 99% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 518 | 678 |
| SAT ® Math | 528 | 686 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 21 | 26 |
| ACT ® English | 20 | 27 |
| ACT ® Math | 20 | 26 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 99%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 76% | 24% | 90% | 99% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,738 | $4,159 | $2,727 | $11,596 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.6% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
| Number in Default | 5 | 9 | 2 |
| Number in Repayment | 299 | 319 | 323 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2008-09 | 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 6 | 0.4% |
| American Indian | 5 | 0.4% |
| Black | 18 | 1% |
| Asian | 22 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 29 | 2% |
| White | 1,266 | 93% |
| Unknown | 9 | 0.7% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 30 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 636 | 47% |
| Ages 20-21 | 516 | 38% |
| Ages 22-24 | 148 | 11% |
| Ages 25-29 | 16 | 1% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1 | 0.07% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1 | 0.07% |
| Ages 40-49 | 6 | 0.4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 1 | 0.07% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 346 | 253 | 93 |
| Faculty Status | 138 | 86 | 52 |
| Tenured Faculty | 54 | 54 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 138 | 86 | 52 |
| Primarily Instruction | 138 | 86 | 52 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 17 | 17 | - |
| Other Professionals | 95 | 65 | 30 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 96 | 85 | 11 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 44 | 35 | 9 |
| Skilled Crafts | 11 | 11 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 37 | 35 | 2 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 527 | 324 | 203 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 435 | 276 | 159 |
| Baseball | 36 | 36 | - |
| Basketball | 41 | 24 | 17 |
| Football | 114 | 114 | - |
| Golf | 15 | 9 | 6 |
| Soccer | 77 | 42 | 35 |
| Softball | 36 | - | 36 |
| Swimming and Diving | 22 | 9 | 13 |
| Tennis | 19 | 9 | 10 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 52 | 31 | 21 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 52 | 31 | 21 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 38 | 19 | 19 |
| Volleyball | 25 | - | 25 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $24,729 | $22,747 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $3,265 | $1,729 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 76 | 42 | 34 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Golf | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Soccer | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Swimming and Diving | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Tennis | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Volleyball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 83%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 70% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 65% |
| Female | 74% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 50% |
| American Indian | 50% |
| Black | 50% |
| Asian | 57% |
| Hispanic | 50% |
| White | 71% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 51% |
| 5 Years | 68% |
| 6 Years | 70% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | 1 |
| Liquor Related | - | 1 |
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | 1 |
| Liquor Related | 1 | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | - | 5 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | - | 5 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
