Alma Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Alma College Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is Alma College to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Alma College (Alma)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Alma's acceptance rate is 57.03% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 5,208 students applied and 2,970 were admitted to the school. It means that your chances of getting into Alma is not low.

To apply to Alma, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not considered for admission at Alma College.

Alma's yield rate is 9.60%, which is significantly lower by 27.19 percentage points (approximately 73.9% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 50% and 60% (average yield: 36.79%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Alma at colleges with acceptance rates between 50% and 60%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, Alma's acceptance rate is 57.03% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 9.60%. 2,396 men and 2,812 women applied to Alma and 1,174 men and 1,796 women students were accepted.

Among them, 131 men and 154 women were enrolled in Alma. You can explore the Alma's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Alma
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	5,208	2,396	2,812	0	0
Admitted	2,970	1,174	1,796	0	0
Enrolled	285	131	154	0	0
Acceptance Rate	57.03%	49.00%	63.87%	-	-
Yield	9.60%	11.16%	8.57%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Alma College 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at Alma. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Alma College.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Alma Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not Considered
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Not Considered
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to Alma:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: www.alma.edu/admissions/
Online Application: www.alma.edu/admissions/apply/
Calendar System: Four-one-four plan
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Bachelor, Master

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What is the acceptance rate at the Alma?

Alma is less competitive, with an acceptance rate of 57.03%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to Alma?

Alma does not require or recommend SAT or ACT scores for admission. However, some programs may have different requirements.

Does Alma require essays or personal statements?

Alma does not require or recommend a personal essay or statement for admission. However, they may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Are recommendation letters required for Alma admission?

Alma recommends submitting a recommendation letter, but it is not strictly required.

Is there an application fee?

Alma does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, Alma requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, Alma requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for Alma?

The institutional SAT code for Alma is 1010 and 4-digit ACT code is 1958.