Alma College

Alma, MI · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Application deadlines · countdown

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Working backwards from the first application deadline: ask for recommendations by Jan 4, first essay draft by Jan 18, lock final essay by Feb 15, submit by Feb 26.

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Alma College reported a 65.7% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Alma College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Alma, MI. The historical average net price is $20,694 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

65.7%

3,975 applicants

SAT reference

N/A

Combined score

ACT reference

N/A

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$20,694

After financial aid

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

63.3%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

85.0%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

1,148

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Alma College, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$17,162
$30,001 – $48,000$18,009
$48,001 – $75,000$18,076
$75,001 – $110,000$18,699
$110,000+$23,618

Top Majors at Alma College

MajorDegrees Awarded
Biological & Biomedical Sciences66
Business, Management & Marketing61
Education31
Psychology30
Health Professions18
Social Sciences13
Natural Resources & Conservation12
Visual & Performing Arts12
Communication & Journalism7
Physical Sciences7

Financial Aid at Alma College

About Alma College

Official website: https://www.alma.edu/

Admissions: https://www.alma.edu/admissions/

Frequently Asked Questions About Alma College

What is the acceptance rate at Alma College?

Alma College reported a 66% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 3,975. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Alma College?

The historical 66% acceptance rate suggests Alma College was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

How much does it cost to attend Alma College?

The stored historical average net price at Alma College is $20,694 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $36,447 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Alma College?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Alma College is 63%. its stored first-year retention rate is 85%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Alma College test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Alma College?

Alma College's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on March 1, 2027. Aid deadlines: Financial aid June 30, FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Alma College's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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