Alma College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3870 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1082 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1011 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #24 of 62 | In Michigan |
| #1221 of 1,302 | For Sports / Exercise science |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Acceptance rate
- 66%
- Undergraduates
- 1,235
- Graduates
- 38
- Male:Female Ratio
- 47:53
- 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 66% and is among the top 28% 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 | 66% | 58% | 72% |
| Applicants | 3,975 | 1,877 | 2,098 |
| Admissions | 2,610 | 1,095 | 1,515 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 346 | 164 | 182 |
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 | 984 (77%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 75 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 63 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 54 (4%) |
| Hispanic | 43 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 39 (3%) |
| Asian | 11 (0.9%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Alma College is $24,862 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 | $18,726 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $21,279 |
| $48-75K | $22,322 |
| $75-110K | $24,627 |
| $110K+ | $26,994 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $47,160 | $16,943 |
| Tuition in-state | $47,160 | $16,943 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $47,160 | $16,943 |
| Fee in-district | $270 | $1,838 |
| Fee in-state | $270 | $1,838 |
| Fee out-of-state | $270 | $1,838 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,314 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,128 |
| Room charge | $7,228 |
| Meal charge | $5,900 |
Alma College majors
Alma College has granted 274 bachelor's degrees across 35 programs and 5 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 | 29 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 26 | |
| Psychology, General | 23 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 22 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 15 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 13 | |
| Environmental Studies | 12 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 11 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 11 | |
| Chemistry, General | 9 | |
| Computer Science | 9 | |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 9 | |
| History, General | 9 | |
| Neuroscience | 8 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 8 | |
| Accounting | 7 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 6 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 6 | |
| Creative Writing | 5 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | |
| Communication, General | 4 | |
| Finance, General | 4 | |
| Music, General | 4 | |
| Sociology, General | 4 | |
| Physics, General | 3 | |
| Anthropology, General | 2 | |
| Biochemistry | 2 | |
| Dance, General | 2 | |
| Economics, General | 2 | |
| Education, General | 2 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 1 | |
| Mathematics, General | 1 | |
| Music Performance, General | 1 | |
| Philosophy | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 274 | 5 |
Alma College has a graduation rate of 64%, which is among the 31% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 64% | 54% | 71% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Alma College has published 1,335 scientific papers with 13,384 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 5 | 31 |
| 1993 | 9 | 33 |
| 1994 | 9 | 35 |
| 1995 | 23 | 35 |
| 1996 | 27 | 42 |
| 1997 | 18 | 44 |
| 1998 | 20 | 73 |
| 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 | 268 |
| 2008 | 22 | 227 |
| 2009 | 31 | 296 |
| 2010 | 34 | 303 |
| 2011 | 31 | 378 |
| 2012 | 23 | 433 |
| 2013 | 31 | 478 |
| 2014 | 37 | 585 |
| 2015 | 40 | 495 |
| 2016 | 47 | 583 |
| 2017 | 74 | 576 |
| 2018 | 53 | 708 |
| 2019 | 73 | 874 |
| 2020 | 65 | 909 |
| 2021 | 53 | 1166 |
| 2022 | 79 | 1050 |
| 2023 | 85 | 1055 |
| 2024 | 48 | 1001 |
Alma College alumni
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Daniel Henney
- Occupations
- actorfilm actormodeltelevision actorvoice 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 a college basketball coach. 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.
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Gary Peters
- Enrolled in Alma College
- In 1980 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- politicianinstructorvice presidentprofessoruniversity teacher
- Biography
-
Gary Charles Peters is an American lawyer, politician, and former military officer serving as the senior United States senator from Michigan. 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 | 298 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 614 W Superior Alma, Michigan, 48801-1599 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 9,000 |
| Phone | 9894637111 |