Alma Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 57.03%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $49,552
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at Alma:
- Total Enrollment: 1,197
- 1,159 Undergraduate, 38 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 46.6% men, 53.4% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 63%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 85%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 59 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 4 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's.
Alma Overview
Alma College (Alma) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Alma, MI. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields by Carnegie Classification
The Alma's tuition & fees is $49,552 for the academic year 2024-2025. 91% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $39,873.
The school has a total enrollment of 1,197 and the students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%).
Alma's acceptance rate is 57.03% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 9.60%.
Alma ranked 142nd in Liberal Arts Colleges and 16th in Michigan Colleges rankings. Alma College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Alma College is $49,552. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $12,418.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $51,769 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $8,211.
| Undergraduate | $49,552 |
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| Graduate | $12,418 |
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| Undergraduate | $51,769 |
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| Graduate | $8,211 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Alma College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Alma
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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