Campus Vibe
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
News & Alerts
Admissions
Acceptance Rate65.7%
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
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$24,663
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
3400.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/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
Programs (49)
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
8 Years$50,698
10 Years$54,742
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$42,800
Men
$51,900
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Scots
History & Fun Facts
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)