Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002236
- Phone: (248) 358-4006
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
62.38%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
12:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$27,558Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Alma College
24567 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200, Southfield, MI
Alma College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Alma, MI, which is a predominantly rural area. The school maintains a Presbyterian Church affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Alma College has an annual student enrollment of approximately 1,400.
Students can pick from several areas of study, including:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Recreation And Fitness Studies
- History
Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores between 1472 - 1960 for the SAT exam and in a range of 22 - 27 on the ACT is typical among students accepted to this school. An estimated 70% of all applicant were accepted at this school, with 28% of those admitted choosing to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $32,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is about $4,900. Some students at Alma College may qualify for financial aid, which is typically offered as grants or student loans.
The mascot for Alma College is the "Scots", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Football (NCAA Division III)
Contact information, tuition information, areas of study, and more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.alma.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the applicants Alma College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
The total student enrollment at Alma College is about 1,400. The student body is made up of 100% undergraduate students and 28% graduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition is estimated to be around $45,000 per year for in-state and nonresident students
- Per unit charges are around $1,400 for part time students
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 100% | $29,410 |
Receiving Student Loans | 77% | $9,614 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Alma College may provide student services including:- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Teacher Education (Bachelor's) Program
- * Accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council, Accreditation Committee (since 2012)
- Music Program
- * Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation (since 1976)
Intercollegiate Athletics
Alma College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc)
- Basketball (Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc)
- Track and Field (Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc)
- Football (Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- Other Sports
- Bowling
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Alma College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Biochemistry (B)
- Biotechnology (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
Communications and Journalism
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B)
Education
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
- Music (B)
- Dance (B)
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
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- Cornerstone University in Wyoming, MI (54 miles away)
- Kettering University in Centreville, MI (54 miles away)
- Calvin College in Bay City, MI (56 miles away)
- Aquinas College in Berrien Springs, MI (56 miles away)
- Olivet College in Rochester Hills, MI (66 miles away)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002236
- Phone: (248) 358-4006
- School Homepage