Alma College: Review & Facts

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Alma College is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,435 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



Majors
Offered
59
Fair
Bachelor's degree is available at Alma College.

Alma College follows a continuous curriculum calendar system and provides 59 majors. The most popular concentrations are Medical, Education, Biology, Occupational Therapy, and Management. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings compared to other colleges.

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

Student Retention
83%
Good
Alma College student retention rate is high at 83% (well above Michigan average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Alma College is average: 65%.

Student to faculty ratio at Alma College is pretty good: 13:1. Read more regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$42,700
High
Average tuition prices are extremely high, about $42,400 a year. The additional fees at Alma College beyond tuition are around $300; this totals $42,700 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
67%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 2,732 applications were submitted and 1,823 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to enroll at this school.

The college will consider accepting dual credits and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Alma College in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,500
Medium
Alma College offers 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 around 1,400 students, which offers a good on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable - approximately $6,500 a 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 obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

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

Alma College Location and Maps



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