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Alma College

Alma, Michigan 48801-1599

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Tight-knitCollege town

Known for business — close-knit campus

Alma College is a private institution in Alma with particular strength in business and health sciences.

A small campus of 1.2K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

64% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $54,742 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $24,663.

Established
1886
Mascot
Scotty
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
Michigan
Division
Division III

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66%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
1,208Students
14:1Student:Faculty
64%Grad Rate
$54,742Earnings 10yr
$24,663Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate65.7%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$47,430
Room & Board$13,128
Books & Supplies$850
Total Cost of Attendance$61,380
Average Net Price$24,663
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$18,726
$30–48K$21,279
$48–75K$22,322
$75–110K$24,627
$110K+$26,994

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

34.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$23,250

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (49)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

76%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
1,208
Gender Split
52% / 48%
Women / Men
First Generation
24%
Pell Grant Recipients
21%

Race & Ethnicity

White 80%
Black 6%
Hispanic 3%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate63.7%
Freshman Retention76.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$45,720
10 Years$54,742

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

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History & Fun Facts

  • •History The college was founded by Michigan Presbyterians in 1886.
  • •The inscription reads: On October 26, 1886, the Presbyterian Synod of Michigan accepted an offer by Ammi W.
  • •" A charter was granted by the state of Michigan, April 15, 1887.
  • •In the first year there were 95 students and nine faculty members.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

90Average

Estimated from MI state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Detroitpop. 640K
110 mi(191 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
165 mi(286 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
183 mi(317 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

DTW Detroit105 mi
MKE Milwaukee165 mi
ORD Chicago O'Hare191 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA692 mi · ~19h 59m drive
New York, NY577 mi · ~16h 40m drive
Hartford, CT620 mi · ~17h 55m drive
Providence, RI682 mi · ~19h 42m drive
Albany, NY553 mi · ~15h 59m drive
Syracuse, NY430 mi · ~12h 25m drive
Rochester, NY356 mi · ~10h 17m drive
Buffalo, NY294 mi · ~8h 30m drive
Philadelphia, PA544 mi · ~15h 43m drive
Pittsburgh, PA315 mi · ~9h 6m drive
Harrisburg, PA454 mi · ~13h 7m drive
Newark, NJ568 mi · ~16h 25m drive
Washington, DC503 mi · ~14h 32m drive
Baltimore, MD504 mi · ~14h 34m drive
Atlanta, GA666 mi · ~19h 14m drive
Charlotte, NC599 mi · ~17h 18m drive
Raleigh, NC615 mi · ~17h 46m drive
Miami, FL1243 mi · ~35h 55m drive
Orlando, FL1042 mi · ~30h 6m drive
Tampa, FL1073 mi · ~31h drive
Nashville, TN511 mi · ~14h 46m drive
New Orleans, LA974 mi · ~28h 8m drive
Richmond, VA554 mi · ~16h drive
Chicago, IL183 mi · ~5h 17m drive
Detroit, MI110 mi · ~3h 11m drive
Minneapolis, MN440 mi · ~12h 43m drive
St. Louis, MO437 mi · ~12h 37m drive
Kansas City, MO593 mi · ~17h 8m drive
Indianapolis, IN261 mi · ~7h 32m drive
Columbus, OH251 mi · ~7h 15m drive
Cleveland, OH200 mi · ~5h 47m drive
Milwaukee, WI165 mi · ~4h 46m drive
Dallas, TX984 mi · ~28h 26m drive
Houston, TX1110 mi · ~32h 4m drive
Austin, TX1156 mi · ~33h 24m drive
San Antonio, TX1230 mi · ~35h 32m drive
Los Angeles, CA1906 mi · ~55h 4m drive
San Francisco, CA2001 mi · ~57h 48m drive
San Diego, CA1900 mi · ~54h 53m drive
Seattle, WA1829 mi · ~52h 50m drive
Portland, OR1863 mi · ~53h 49m drive
Denver, CO1077 mi · ~31h 7m drive
Phoenix, AZ1625 mi · ~46h 57m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1401 mi · ~40h 28m drive
Honolulu, HI4391 mi · ~126h 51m drive
Upper Midwest / Northeast (cold winters, warm summers)

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