Alma College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3543 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1001 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #929 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #24 of 62 | In Michigan |
| #1251 of 1,346 | For Sports / Exercise science |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Acceptance rate
- 57%
- Undergraduates
- 1,159
- Graduates
- 38
- Male:Female Ratio
- 46:54
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.alma.edu
Alma College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Alma College has an acceptance rate of 57% and is among the top 20% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 57% | 49% | 64% |
| Applicants | 5,208 | 2,396 | 2,812 |
| Admissions | 2,970 | 1,174 | 1,796 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 285 | 131 | 154 |
38 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 910 (76%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 69 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 65 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 64 (5%) |
| Hispanic | 43 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 31 (3%) |
| Asian | 10 (0.8%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Alma College is $22,094 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $17,162 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,009 |
| $48-75K | $18,076 |
| $75-110K | $18,699 |
| $110K+ | $23,618 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $49,282 | $11,497 |
| Tuition in-state | $49,282 | $11,497 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $49,282 | $11,497 |
| Fee in-district | $270 | $921 |
| Fee in-state | $270 | $921 |
| Fee out-of-state | $270 | $921 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,260 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,180 |
| Room charge | $8,186 |
| Meal charge | $5,994 |
Alma College majors
Alma College has granted 282 bachelor's degrees across 36 programs and 9 master's in Creative Writing. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Alma College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 38 | |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 35 | |
| Psychology, General | 30 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 19 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 16 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 14 | |
| Environmental Studies | 12 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 10 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 10 | |
| Creative Writing | 9 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 9 | |
| Accounting | 8 | |
| Biochemistry | 7 | |
| Communication, General | 7 | |
| History, General | 7 | |
| Education, General | 5 | |
| Finance, General | 5 | |
| Mathematics, General | 5 | |
| Neuroscience | 5 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 4 | |
| Chemistry, General | 4 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | |
| Digital Arts | 3 | |
| Engineering Science | 3 | |
| Physics, General | 3 | |
| Computer Science | 2 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | |
| Economics, General | 2 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 2 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Music, General | 2 | |
| Sociology, General | 2 | |
| Dance, General | 1 | |
| French Language and Literature | 1 | |
| General Studies | 1 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 1 | |
| Philosophy | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 282 | 9 |
Alma College has a graduation rate of 63%, which is among the 34% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 63% | 53% | 69% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Alma College has published 1,351 scientific papers with 14,149 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Biology, Medicine, Environmental Science, Philosophy, Computer Science, Political Science, Engineering, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 9 | 33 |
| 1994 | 9 | 35 |
| 1995 | 23 | 35 |
| 1996 | 27 | 43 |
| 1997 | 18 | 44 |
| 1998 | 20 | 72 |
| 1999 | 20 | 47 |
| 2000 | 13 | 88 |
| 2001 | 17 | 90 |
| 2002 | 13 | 90 |
| 2003 | 17 | 126 |
| 2004 | 22 | 140 |
| 2005 | 16 | 256 |
| 2006 | 19 | 194 |
| 2007 | 26 | 269 |
| 2008 | 22 | 227 |
| 2009 | 31 | 296 |
| 2010 | 34 | 303 |
| 2011 | 31 | 378 |
| 2012 | 23 | 431 |
| 2013 | 31 | 478 |
| 2014 | 37 | 584 |
| 2015 | 40 | 498 |
| 2016 | 47 | 582 |
| 2017 | 74 | 575 |
| 2018 | 53 | 708 |
| 2019 | 73 | 874 |
| 2020 | 65 | 910 |
| 2021 | 53 | 1167 |
| 2022 | 79 | 1052 |
| 2023 | 85 | 1059 |
| 2024 | 49 | 1020 |
| 2025 | 18 | 955 |
Alma College alumni
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Daniel Henney
- Occupations
- modeltelevision actorvoice actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Daniel Philip Henney is an American actor. He first came into international prominence with his television debut as Dr. Henry Kim on the Korean drama My Lovely Sam Soon (2005).
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Tom Crean
- Occupations
- basketball coach
- Biography
-
Thomas Aaron Crean is an American college basketball coach and sportscaster. Most recently, he was the head coach for the University of Georgia men's basketball team. Crean was previously the head coach of Indiana University. Prior to that, he served as head coach at Marquette University (1999–2008), where his team reached the 2003 NCAA Final Four. Crean currently works as an analyst for college basketball coverage on both ESPN and NBC Sports, working in both a color commentator role and a studio analyst contributing to halftime and between-games coverage. He has also worked as a color commentator in the NBA Summer League in 2025, also for ESPN.
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Gary Peters
- Enrolled in Alma College
- In 1980 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- instructorvice presidentprofessoruniversity teachermilitary officer
- Biography
-
Gary Charles Peters is an American politician, lawyer, and former naval officer serving as the senior United States senator from Michigan, a seat he has held since 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, he was the U.S. representative for Michigan's 14th congressional district, which included the eastern half of Detroit, the Grosse Pointes, Hamtramck, Southfield, and Pontiac, from 2009 to 2015 (the district was Michigan's 9th congressional district until 2013).
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George Allen
- Occupations
- American football coach
- Biography
-
George Herbert Allen was an American football coach. He served as the head coach for two teams in the National Football League (NFL), the Los Angeles Rams from 1966 to 1970 and the Washington Redskins from 1971 to 1977. Allen led his teams to winning records in all 12 of his seasons as an NFL head coach, compiling an overall regular-season record of 116–47–5. Seven of his teams qualified for the NFL playoffs, including the 1972 Washington Redskins, who reached Super Bowl VII, losing to Don Shula's Miami Dolphins. Allen made a brief return as head coach of the Rams in 1978, but was fired before the regular season commenced.
General info
| Founded | 1886 |
|---|---|
| Colors | maroon, cream |
| Total FTE staff | 265 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 614 W Superior Alma, Michigan, 48801-1599 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 9,000 |
| Phone | 9894637111 |