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Alma College
Alma, MI · Private nonprofit · Distant town · Website
- Admission rate
- 57%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $24,918
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 68%
- Median earnings
- $59,874
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Alma College is a private nonprofit college in Alma, MI with 1,148 undergraduates. It admits 57% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $24,918 per year ($25,574 for families earning under $30,000). 68% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $59,874 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 57%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test blind
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 3,975
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 2,610
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 13%
- of admitted students enrolled
What Alma College looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $68,659
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $51,523
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$25,574
- $30–48k$26,707
- $48–75k$25,725
- $75–110k$22,966
- $110k+$24,638
Get a personal estimate with Alma College's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 68%
- Freshman retention
- 85%
- Median earnings
- $59,874
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $27,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,148
- Student–faculty ratio
- 14:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 29%
- White77%
- Hispanic4%
- Black6%
- Asian1%
Alma College FAQ
What is Alma College's acceptance rate?+
Alma College admits 57% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
Is Alma College test optional?+
Test blind (scores not considered).
How many students apply to Alma College?+
In Fall 2023, 3,975 students applied to Alma College and 2,610 were admitted; 346 enrolled.
Does Alma College consider legacy status?+
Yes. Alma College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Alma College require an essay?+
Alma College reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Alma College cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $68,659 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $24,918.
What is Alma College's graduation rate?+
68% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 168591 · How we use this data
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