Alma College
Private nonprofit four-year university in Alma, MI that costs an average of $24,918 a year after financial aid, admits 57% of applicants and graduates 68% of full-time students.
Private nonprofitTown (distant)1,148 undergraduates
Cost of Alma College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $68,659 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $51,523 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $14,748 |
| Books and supplies | $1,170 |
| Average net price after aid | $24,918 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $25,574 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $26,707 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $25,725 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $22,966 |
| $110,001+ | $24,638 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Alma College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 57% |
|---|---|
| Test scores | Neither required nor recommended |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 68% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 85% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $46,787 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $59,874 |
| Rank in Michigan (earnings) | 22nd of 43 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $27,000 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $307 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 29% |
| Students with federal loans | 63% |
Majors and programs at Alma College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (47)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 42 | $78,495 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 54 | $48,401 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 70 | $42,056 | $27,000 |
| Marketing | 22 | $40,849 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | — | $37,856 | $24,625 |
| Psychology | 62 | $34,816 | $27,000 |
| Biology | 35 | $31,052 | $26,800 |
| English Language and Literature | 10 | $23,657 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 15 | — | — |
| Anthropology | 3 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 10 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 13 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 16 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | — | — | — |
| Computer Science | 11 | — | — |
| Dance | 9 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 5 | — | — |
| Economics | 8 | — | — |
| Education | 8 | — | — |
| Engineering Science | 3 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 9 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 14 | — | — |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 2 | — | — |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 9 | — | — |
| History | 22 | — | — |
| International Business | 1 | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | 10 | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | — | — |
| Music | 7 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 26 | — | $27,000 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 13 | — | — |
| Philosophy | 7 | — | — |
| Physics | 7 | — | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 60 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 25 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | — | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | — | — |
| Sociology | 7 | — | — |
| Sociology and Anthropology | — | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 16 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 25 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 18 | — | — |
Master's degree programs (5)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | — | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies | — | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 15 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | — | — |
Similar colleges in Michigan
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo College | Kalamazoo | $20,784 | 75% | $66,766 |
| Kettering University | Flint | $29,797 | 79% | $96,136 |
| Aquinas College | Grand Rapids | $19,678 | 90% | $53,667 |
| Andrews University | Berrien Springs | $29,164 | 82% | $59,582 |
| College for Creative Studies | Detroit | $32,332 | 92% | $54,082 |
| Cornerstone University | Grand Rapids | $18,028 | 78% | $52,119 |
| Albion College | Albion | $14,673 | 81% | $64,083 |
| Spring Arbor University | Spring Arbor | $19,227 | 52% | $56,715 |
About Alma College
| Type | Private nonprofit four-year university |
|---|---|
| Location | Alma, MI |
| Setting | Town (distant) |
| Undergraduates | 1,148 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 14 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | alma.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is Alma College's acceptance rate?
Alma College admits 57% of applicants.
How much does Alma College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $68,659 a year (tuition and fees: $51,523). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $24,918 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $25,574.
How much do Alma College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $59,874 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 22nd of 43 similar colleges in Michigan. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($78,495 a year after graduation).
What is Alma College's graduation rate?
68% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 85% of first-year students return for a second year.