ACCEPTANCE RATE
65.7%
More selective than 57% of listed universities.
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Private University
Alma College
Located in Alma, Michigan, Alma College is a private nonprofit four-year institution affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). With a total student body of 1,273 and over 50 undergraduate majors, the campus offers a personalized education within a stable community.
Alma, MItown, distant
65.7%ACCEPTANCE
$24,862AVG NET PRICE
64%GRAD RATE
1,273STUDENTS
University data profileIPEDS 2023
THE SIGNATURE
Alma College Report Card
Explore university facts, programs, and campus life at a glance.
Alma College stands as a private nonprofit university in Alma, Michigan, deeply rooted in its affiliation with the Presbyterian Church (USA). The institution maintains continuous accreditation since 1916 and is recognized by the Higher Learning Commission. It serves a student population of 1,273 individuals across more than 50 undergraduate majors, fostering an environment where personalized attention complements a rigorous liberal arts curriculum.
Academics at Alma emphasize practical experience and real-world application through programs in nursing, business, education, and the arts. The college supports students with specialized accreditation from organizations such as the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation. A notable commitment to student success includes a tuition guarantee that covers additional terms if a student does not graduate on time after following their major plan.
Beyond the classroom, Alma College is known for its strong community engagement and impact on Michigan's higher education landscape. The campus encourages global perspectives through study abroad initiatives involving one in ten students and provides extensive support for internships and research projects.
AT A GLANCE
TypePrivateFour or more years
Settingtown, distant
Religious affiliationPresbyterian Church (USA)
GETTING IN
Admissions
Alma College welcomes applicants to join a stable and growing community, reporting an acceptance rate of 65.7 percent based on reported figures. The institution has received 3,975 applications in the reported cycle, reflecting its ongoing partnership with Common App to simplify the application process for prospective students.
Source: IPEDS 2023
APPLICATION FEE
No application fee.
WHAT IT COSTS
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker price tells you little — net price after aid is what most families actually pay.
Source: IPEDS 2023
IN-STATE TUITION & FEES
$47,430/yr
Out-of-state: $47,430/yr.
Net price by income band
$18,726$0–$30,000
$21,279$30,001–$48,000
$22,322$48,001–$75,000
$24,627$75,001–$110,000
$26,994$110,001+
AVERAGE NET PRICE AFTER AID
$24,862/yr
▲ 2% since 2020-2199% receive grants or scholarships
Average grant or scholarship aid $35,497.
IN THE CLASSROOM
Academics
The college offers a rigorous liberal arts curriculum supported by a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1, ensuring personalized attention across all disciplines. Academic strengths include specialized programs in nursing, business, education, and music, with several departments holding specific accreditation from national organizations.
Source: IPEDS 2023
Student–faculty ratio
14:1
6-year graduation rate
64%
▼ 3 pts since 2016
First-year retention
76%
Median across 34 institutions in our national dataset: 89%.
Bachelor-level fields offered
51
Bachelor-level fields reported as offered in IPEDS
MOST POPULAR FIELDS OF STUDY
Share of bachelor's degree completions, not of all enrolled students.
Business Administration and Management, General.10.5%
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.9.4%
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology.8.3%
Psychology, General.8.3%
Elementary Education and Teaching.5.4%
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.5.1%
CAMPUS LIFE
Campus & Housing
Reported capacity of institution-controlled housing and campus setting. Capacity does not indicate how many students currently live in university housing.
University-controlled housing capacity
1,314
Includes institution-controlled housing; it may extend beyond campus.
Setting
town, distant
AFTER GRADUATION
Student outcomes
Earnings and employment of former students after entering the university.
Source: College Scorecard 2025
Median earnings · 10 yrs after entry
$54,742
Median earnings of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
Working after 10 yrs
91.4%
Share of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
Earning more than a high-school graduate
81.6%
81.6% of former students earn above the Scorecard high-school earnings threshold, ten years after entry.
Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics, and College Scorecard. University Apartments is not affiliated with Alma College.