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Overview

Alma College is a non-profit private multidisciplinary higher education institution located in the rural setting of the medium town of Alma, Michigan, United States. Founded in 1886, Alma College is a coeducational institution officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. This institution provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 140-year-old US higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate is 60-69%. This places it among a moderately selective. International students are welcome to apply. Alma College also offers several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Alma College's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Alma College's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Alma College' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Alma College's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
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Founded 1886
Motto
Colours Maroon and cream
Mascot Scotty
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Location

Address 614 W Superior Street
Alma
48801-1599 Michigan
United States
Alma College's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Alma College Phone Number (989) 463 7111
Alma College Fax Number (517) 463 7277
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Recognition and Accreditation

Alma College's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Alma College is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Alma College's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • American Chemical Society
  • Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
  • National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
  • Teacher Education Accreditation Council


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Alma College as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Alma College Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Alma College is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Alma College's academic range and degree level offering.



Alma College: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes
A&H Yes
L&C Yes
B&S Yes
M&H Yes
S&T Yes
Eng Yes

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Programs and Courses

Alma College Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Alma College Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Alma College categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Alma College.



Alma College: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 40,000-44,999 US$ (36,450-41,010 Euro) 20,000-24,999 US$ (18,225-22,780 Euro)
International
students		 40,000-44,999 US$ (36,450-41,010 Euro) 20,000-24,999 US$ (18,225-22,780 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Alma College Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Alma College website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Alma College Admission Info


Alma College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Alma College is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Alma College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Alma College has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Alma College's acceptance rate ranges from 60 to 69%, making it a moderately selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended
  • Secondary school record is recommended
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is neither required nor recommended
  • Recommendations are considered but not required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Alma College's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Alma College's Admission Office Admission Office

614 West Superior Street
Alma 48801-1599
(989) 463 7139
800 321 2562

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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Alma College's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Alma College Size and Profile


Alma College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Alma College has a student enrollment ranging from 1,000 to 1,999, making it a very small-sized institution.


Alma College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Alma College's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.


Alma College's Control Type Control Type

Alma College is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


Alma College's Entity Type Entity Type

Alma College is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Alma College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Alma College's main campus is located in a rural setting, meaning it is situated in a countryside or less densely populated area, away from major cities.


Alma College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Alma College adopts a 4-1-4 academic calendar, a scheduling system used where the academic year is divided into three distinct terms: a four-month Fall Term, a one-month Winter Term and a four-month Spring Term


Alma College's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


Alma College is Christian-Presbyterian Religious Affiliation

Christian-Presbyterian. Presbyterian Church (USA) - www.pcusa.org



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Facilities and Services

Alma College Facilities


Alma College's Library University Library

Yes Visit Alma College's Library
Alma College's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 161,701 physical volumes, 2,984 physical media and 87 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 7 full-time employees, including 3 librarians. Alma College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Alma College's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, Alma College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,304 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Alma College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Alma College's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Alma College Services


Alma College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Alma College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Alma College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes
In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.


Alma College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Alma College's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Alma College Organisational Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

Alma College Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Alma College's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alma College public or private?

Alma College is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is Alma College profit or non-profit?

Alma College is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Alma College in terms of enrollment?

Alma College has a student enrollment ranging from 1,000 to 1,999, making it a very small-sized institution.

What is the size of Alma College in terms of academic staff?

Alma College's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.

Is Alma College a coeducational institution?

Alma College is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Alma College use?

Alma College adopts a 4-1-4 academic calendar, a scheduling system used where the academic year is divided into three distinct terms: a four-month Fall Term, a one-month Winter Term and a four-month Spring Term

What religion is Alma College affiliated with?

Christian-Presbyterian. Presbyterian Church (USA) - www.pcusa.org

Does Alma College admit international students?

Yes.

What is Alma College's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Alma College's acceptance rate ranges from 60 to 69%, making it a moderately selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Alma College ?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 40,000-44,999 US$ (36,450-41,010 Euro). International students: 40,000-44,999 US$ (36,450-41,010 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Alma College located?

Alma College is located in Alma, Michigan, United States. Address: 614 W Superior Street.

Is Alma College accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Alma College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (since ).

Does Alma College offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Alma College offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Alma College have a university library?

Yes Alma College's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 161,701 physical volumes, 2,984 physical media and 87 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 7 full-time employees, including 3 librarians. Alma College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Does Alma College provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes In particular, Alma College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,304 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Does Alma College have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Alma College offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does Alma College offer career services?

Yes

Does Alma College offer distance learning?

Yes In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Does Alma College have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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