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614 W Superior
Alma , MI 48801-1599
(989) 463-7111
www.alma.edu

Setting

Town, distant from an urban area

Enrollment

1,235

Full time

1,235

Part time

0

Men full time

506

Women full time

729

Region Campus Street View

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.

Alma College More Information

Type of School

Four or more years , Private not-for-profit

Religious affiliation

Presbyterian Church (USA)

Highest degree offered

Bachelors

Calendar

Four-one-four plan

Distance learning opportunities

No

Alma College Diversity

American Indian/Alaskan Native

0%

Asian/Pacific Islander

1%

Black/Non-Hispanic

2%

Hispanic

2%

White/Non-Hispanic

93%

Non-Resident Alien

1%

Race/ethnicity unknown

1%

Enrollment statistics are for a 12-month period as of 2007.
Alma College Admission Basics

Admissions office phone number

-

Open admission policy

No

Undergraduate Application fee

$25

Applied

2,044

Admitted

1,597

Enrolled

430

Admitted %

78%

Alma College Admission factors

Admission test scores

Required

Secondary school GPA

Required

Secondary school rank

Required

Secondary school record

Required

TOEFL

Required

Completion of college preparatory program

Required

Recommendations

Recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies

Recommended

Alma College Admission statistics

Students submitting SAT

7%

SAT 1 Verbal 25^th percentile score

498

SAT 1 Verbal 75^th percentile score

665

SAT 1 Math 25^th percentile score

520

SAT 1 Math 75^th percentile score

668

Students submitting ACT

99%

ACT Composite 25^th percentile score

21

ACT Composite 75^th percentile score

27
Alma College Cost

In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates

$23,688

Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates

$23,688

Books and Supplies

$700

On-campus room and board

$7,774

Off-campus room and board

$7,774

Alma College Financial Aid

Students Receiving Aid

99%

Receiving Federal Grants

24% , $4,159 on average

Receiving Institutional Aid

99% , $11,596 on average

Receiving Student Loans

76% , $6,738 on average

Alma College Programs & Majors

Graduates in 2007/2008 academic year.

Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
Biochemistry	2	0	0
Biology/Biological Sciences, General	31	0	0
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
Business Administration and Management, General	29	0	0
International Business/Trade/Commerce	3	0	0
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric	13	0	0
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia	0	0	0
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
Computer and Information Sciences, General	1	0	0
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster	0	0	0
Education	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
Elementary Education and Teaching	19	0	0
English Language and Literature/Letters	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
English Language and Literature, General	13	0	0
Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
French Language and Literature	0	0	0
German Language and Literature	0	0	0
Spanish Language and Literature	4	0	0
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
Athletic Training/Trainer	5	0	0
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other	27	0	0
History	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
History, General	10	0	0
Mathematics and Statistics	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
Mathematics, General	5	0	0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
Museology/Museum Studies	0	0	0
Natural Resources and Conservation	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
Environmental Studies	0	0	0
Philosophy and Religious Studies	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
Philosophy	0	0	0
Religion/Religious Studies	2	0	0
Physical Sciences	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
Chemistry, General	10	0	0
Physics, General	2	0	0
Psychology	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
Psychology, General	15	0	0
Social Sciences	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
Anthropology	0	0	0
Anthropology, Other	0	0	0
Economics, General	1	0	0
International Relations and Affairs	1	0	0
Political Science and Government, General	11	0	0
Sociology	4	0	0
Visual and Performing Arts	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
Art/Art Studies, General	6	0	0
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General	4	0	0
Music, General	12	0	0
Music, Other	0	0	0

Alma College Deadlines

Early decision deadline

-

Early action deadline

-

College will notify student of early decision by

-

College will notify student of early action by

-

Priority application deadline

-

Financial aid priority deadline

Mar 1st

Regular application deadline

No closing date

Fall application deadline

Jul 1st

SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due

Mar 1st

SAT Subject score report due

Mar 1st

Financial aid deadline

-

Transfer priority application deadline

-

Transfer priority financial aid deadline

-

Transfer application closing date

Rolling admission

Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms

-

College will notify student by

-

College will notify student of transfer decision by

-

College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about

-

Student must reply to acceptance by

May 1st

Student must reply to financial aid decision by

-

Deadline for housing deposit

May 1st
Alma College Admin Settings

College Profile Override

-

Scholarship Calculator Link

-

Facebook Link

-

Twitter Username

-

Virtual Tour Link

-

Enable Regional Events

-

Alma College Sports

National Collegiate Athletic Association Membership

Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association

Football program

-

Basketball program

-

Baseball program

-

Cross country/track program

-

Alma College Military Programs

ROTC

No

Army

No

Navy

No

Air Force

No
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Alma College Scholarships

Merit Scholarships Available:	Amount
Achievement Award	$6,000 - $24,000
Alma Opportunity Award	-
Alma Alumni Scholarship	$1,000
Alma Transfer Scholarship	$7,000 - $9,000	R
Dean's Scholarship	$11,000 - $44,000
Distinguished Performance Scholarship (up to full tuition)	-
Distinguished Scottish Arts Scholarships (up to full tuition)	-
Heritage Need-Based Grant	-
National Presbyterian Scholarship	$1,400
Performance Scholarships	$1,000

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Kristin from Charlotte, MI

The tips I have for you are to come prepared to challenge yourself. This college really focuses on academics and taking you places. There are always people to talk to and ask questions if you are unsure of what you intend to do or just have simple… more read full review

The tips I have for you are to come prepared to challenge yourself. This college really focuses on academics and taking you places. There are always people to talk to and ask questions if you are unsure of what you intend to do or just have simple questions about classes. The advisers here are wonderful and are always available for all of your needs, I know this from personal experience! One time I sat in my professors office for three hours discussing my career path, and class choices. This is something that is really hard to find in a college - people who are willing to set their work aside and answer everyone of your questions no matter how small they seem. Also, be ready for a world of opportunity. Alma College offers many traveling spring terms and opportunity to research or even take a semester abroad. I might go to Scotland next summer and internship in parliament while doing research there for my senior thesis. Be prepared to have one on one contact with your professors and have study groups with your classmates often. They are there to help you and can be contacted easily. This is a small college, which is great for getting to know new friends, classmates, and professors one on one. This will help you immensely when you graduate and apply to grad schools or a career, their personal experience with you will make it easy to write you an amazing letter of reference. My biggest tip for you would be to be ready to work hard, but know you have a world of opportunities waiting for you at the end. read full review

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