Alma College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3790 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1055 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #984 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #24 of 62 | In Michigan |
| #957 of 1,145 | For Sports / Exercise science |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Acceptance rate
- 65%
- Undergraduates
- 1,245
- Graduates
- 15
- 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 65% and is among the top 26% 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 | 65% | 58% | 71% |
| Applicants | 3,372 | 1,619 | 1,753 |
| Admissions | 2,180 | 943 | 1,237 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 333 | 185 | 148 |
15 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 | 1008 (80%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 54 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 50 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 44 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 43 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 41 (3%) |
| Asian | 14 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Alma College is $23,995 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 | $17,595 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,765 |
| $48-75K | $21,523 |
| $75-110K | $23,520 |
| $110K+ | $26,581 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $45,346 | $18,720 |
| Tuition in-state | $45,346 | $18,720 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $45,346 | $18,720 |
| Fee in-district | $270 | $2,600 |
| Fee in-state | $270 | $2,600 |
| Fee out-of-state | $270 | $2,600 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,314 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,623 |
| Room charge | $6,949 |
| Meal charge | $5,674 |
Alma College majors
Alma College has granted 292 bachelor's degrees across 39 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Alma College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 30 |
| Psychology, General | 25 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 21 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 19 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 19 |
| Accounting | 13 |
| Communication, General | 12 |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 11 |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 11 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 10 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 10 |
| Chemistry, General | 9 |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 9 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 9 |
| Finance, General | 9 |
| History, General | 8 |
| Neuroscience | 6 |
| Biochemistry | 5 |
| Computer Science | 5 |
| History Teacher Education | 5 |
| Dance, General | 4 |
| Economics, General | 4 |
| Environmental Studies | 4 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 |
| Anthropology, General | 3 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 |
| Mathematics, General | 3 |
| Music, General | 3 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| Education, General | 2 |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 |
| Music Teacher Education | 2 |
| Sociology, General | 2 |
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 1 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 1 |
| Physics, General | 1 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 |
| Grand Total | 292 |
Alma College has a graduation rate of 62%, which is among the 35% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 62% | 56% | 68% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Alma College has published 1,220 scientific papers with 10,285 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Biology, Medicine, Environmental Science, Philosophy, Political Science, Computer Science, Engineering, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 27 |
| 1992 | 4 | 28 |
| 1993 | 8 | 27 |
| 1994 | 9 | 36 |
| 1995 | 24 | 35 |
| 1996 | 25 | 34 |
| 1997 | 18 | 39 |
| 1998 | 19 | 59 |
| 1999 | 18 | 45 |
| 2000 | 12 | 82 |
| 2001 | 16 | 73 |
| 2002 | 10 | 82 |
| 2003 | 19 | 119 |
| 2004 | 20 | 131 |
| 2005 | 15 | 182 |
| 2006 | 19 | 167 |
| 2007 | 24 | 229 |
| 2008 | 19 | 172 |
| 2009 | 27 | 239 |
| 2010 | 30 | 249 |
| 2011 | 30 | 306 |
| 2012 | 23 | 367 |
| 2013 | 27 | 402 |
| 2014 | 34 | 511 |
| 2015 | 42 | 417 |
| 2016 | 43 | 486 |
| 2017 | 76 | 465 |
| 2018 | 54 | 592 |
| 2019 | 75 | 727 |
| 2020 | 61 | 771 |
| 2021 | 46 | 933 |
| 2022 | 65 | 892 |
| 2023 | 78 | 783 |
Alma College alumni
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Tom Crean
- Occupations
- basketball coach
- Biography
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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
- university teacherprofessorvice presidentinstructorpolitician
- Biography
-
Gary Charles Peters Sr. is an American lawyer, politician, and former military officer serving as the junior United States senator from Michigan 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.
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Frank Knox
- Occupations
- politicianjournalist
- Biography
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William Franklin Knox was an American politician, soldier, newspaper editor, and publisher. He was the Republican vice presidential candidate in 1936 and Secretary of the Navy under Franklin D. Roosevelt during most of World War II. On December 7, 1941, Knox, flanked by his assistant John O’Keefe, walked into Roosevelt's White House study around 1:30 pm EST, and announced that Japan had attacked Pearl Harbor.
General info
| Founded | 1886 |
|---|---|
| Colors | maroon, cream |
| Total FTE staff | 278 |
| 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 |