Alma College: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Below AverageQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Bad

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Alma College is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,260 students enrolled. This school was established in 1886 and is the only college located in Alma, Michigan.

Alma College is affiliated with Presbyterian Church.

Academic Offerings

Alma College will give you the opportunity to obtain a bachelor's degree or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
57
Alma College implements a continuous curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 57 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Psychology, Biology, Management, and Occupational Therapy. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Alma College is fair at 73% (close to Michigan average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
73%
Fair
The graduation rate at Alma College is good: 72%.

Student to faculty ratio at Alma College is pretty decent: 14:1. Read more regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are extremely high, about $45,400 a year. The additional fees at Alma College beyond tuition are around $300; this totals $45,700 a year.

Read the details about Alma College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
65%
Doable
According to recent data, 3,372 applications were submitted and 2,180 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get admitted at this school.

This school will consider accepting dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Alma College in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,900
Medium
Alma College provides study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Alma College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Alma College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 1,400 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable - around $6,900 per academic year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Alma College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Alma College appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Alma College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Alma College
614 W Superior
Alma, Michigan
48801-1599, USA
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