Founded in 1886, Alma College. is a Private college. Located in Michigan, which is a city setting in Michigan, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 1,451 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.
The Alma College Academic calendar runs on a Four-one-four plan basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 12:1. There are 99 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Alma College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Quick Facts
Acceptance Rate
67%
Application Deadline
Application Fee
25
SAT Range
880-1183
ACT Range
21-26
Admissions at are considered Selective, with ,28% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 10 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
84% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 54% were in the top quarter, and 23% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
STUDENT LIFE Reviews
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Alma College.
0%
“We”re apathetic”
5%
“We know about current events and vote”
79%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
16%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
16%
“Sometimes, but not often”
63%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
21%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
32%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
68%
“I feel extremely safe”
11%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
37%
“We bought the gear”
53%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
11%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
47%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
42%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
53%
“They keep regular office hours”
47%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
11%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
89%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
5%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
37%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
47%
“We only party on weekends”
11%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
26%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
42%
“There might be people who do”
32%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
5%
“We know about current events and vote”
79%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
16%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
16%
“Sometimes, but not often”
63%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
21%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
32%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
68%
“I feel extremely safe”
11%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
37%
“We bought the gear”
53%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
11%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
47%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
42%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
53%
“They keep regular office hours”
47%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
11%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
89%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
51 Students rated on-campus housing 3.7 stars. 22 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate off-campus housing?
39 Students rated off-campus housing 3.1 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus food?
52 Students rated campus food 2.8 stars. 8 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus facilities?
53 Students rated campus facilities 4.1 stars. 42 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate class size?
53 Students rated class size 4.6 stars. 68 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate school activities?
53 Students rated school activities 4.3 stars. 53 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate local services?
53 Students rated local services 3.8 stars. 32 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate academics?
53 Students rated academics 4.2 stars. 47 % gave the school a 5.0.
Alma College REVIEWS
What's your overall opinion of Alma College?
23 Students rated Alma College
Turner
Prospective04/18/2025
My overall rating of Alma College is 5 stars. I review five stars because of their amazing atmosphere and their ideals. Alma College strives to include diversity and inclusion between students which I really love. Their advisors are really helpful and have helped us tremendously in the application and scholarship process. Their numerous clubs is what really stands out to me for example, their squirrel watching club that has a couple hundred members.
Isabelle
05/14/2021
I took one year at Alma College, my Freshman year. I did not like it. The Admin had no idea how to handle covid lockdowns, which was common for colleges. However, Alma also had a way of trying to sweep things under the rug. Things like: students being threatened and harassed by other students, a certain frat being known for drugging girls, etc., etc.
Also if you wonder what their Covid-19 mask policy is:
You have to wear a mask any time you leave your dorm room. Even if you are walking alone to starbucks. If not you will get reprimanded by a staff member.
Sydney
05/14/2020
I personally love Alma College. The staff is very helpful about everything, and since the class sizes are small, they know your names. They will sit in their class from time to time just waiting for students to pop in to ask questions. The coaching staff is also amazing. My coach showed up at my fathers funeral.
Callie
08/07/2019
I love Alma College! The classes are intellectually stimulating, and the atmosphere is amazing. I love the small campus vibe. I don't feel like a number on campus, but a real person. My professors know my name, my strengths and weaknesses, and they genuinely seem to be interested in seeing me succeed and advance myself in life. I feel safe and comfortable, and I wouldn't want to go to school anywhere else. There are a variety of activities, clubs, and organizations that you can involve yourself with on campus. There are people who will encourage you to try things you might not have ever thought of doing before. I love how encouraging and accepting my school's environment is towards all walks of life.
Emma
07/28/2019
I love Alma College! The atmosphere is great. You really are more than just a number to all of your professors. There are a lot of different opportunities for the students to get involved. From sports teams, to the arts, to sororities and fraternities, to political opportunities with Model UN there is something for everyone at Alma College.
Jaylen
05/28/2019
It is a pretty small college but very welcoming. The people are very sweet and welcoming. Don’t be afraid to ask for help it’s encouraged and the people there are more than accommodating. There are support groups all over and most will even reach out. Through my experience everyone there just wants to see you reach your goals and be successful. Although it is costly, if you can afford I definitely recommend Alma college. I have a family there like no other.
Josee
08/16/2018
I love the school, I love the size of the school. I don't like the classes that much. They can be hard, and challenging but other times they just do not make sense. The professors are iffy, some of them are great and others are terrible. I love the athletics that we have.
Ruslana
08/02/2018
I am grateful for my overall educational experience at Alma College. It is very costly to attend and is not an easy college academically, however help is provided at every turn along the way. I love the small and intimate atmosphere and small classroom sizes. The professors take a personal interest in each student and help in whatever way they can. Alma provides many services to students on campus that make campus life easier. I am pleased that Alma has renovated and listens to students and parents opinions to make it be the best that it can.
Carrie
07/07/2018
Very welcoming, wonderful community, perfect vibe, and amazing people. I absolutely love alma and it is the best college I ever could have chosen. They have been very personable and welcoming from the very beginning- I could not have been more accepted by the admin or the students. Alma is amazing!
Chris
06/21/2018
Its a small private college that can easily challenge you academically and intellectually. The amount of class work is on a graduate level, alongside essays, papers and/or homework. Even though it may be a small institution it still has its vast connections into the professional or higher education world; if you are in need of any assistance whether it be financially, personally (mentally and physically) or academically they are always eager to help in any way they can and that is something that most colleges or big universities do--that they actually care for the students.
Tricia
05/25/2018
I feel like Alma College is the best college to attend in Michigan and I am definitely going to like it there. I will be able to have my accommodations met, as well as a place to study in order for me to not get stressed out on my homework. I will also be able to eat the right food and have a good time at Alma so I can be successful for my future.
Kate
05/23/2018
It's a very small but cute school. Everyone is willing to help and it's kind of wonderful. The cafeteria is well taken care of. The campus is gorgeous, and gives off an old vibe, but it's definitely attractive. The staff are inviting and are willing to chat with you to help get your needs met.
Alexa
05/22/2018
The administration could use some major work. The professors are the only reason to go. Getting involved in extracurricular activities is important or it can be pretty boring. The best part is being encouraged to travel for a spring term, however; it can be very expensive.
Jessica
04/26/2018
I absolutely love it. Everyone is so friendly and the professors treat you like a friend and not a number. The food? That is something that can definitely be worked on. Other than that, it is a very nice college. I would definitely recommend it to a friend. It is very expensive and I am struggling to pay for it, however, I am applying for scholarships to help. I am hoping to earn plenty of scholarships to be able to continue going to Alma College. It is an amazing college.
Sarah
04/06/2018
Alma College is just big enough you don't know everybody, but you know enough people. There seems to always be something going on on campus if you look hard enough; they're not always interesting but they're there. The housing is currently under renovations during the summers, and there's a new science study area that any student from any major can go and study at. Sports aren't overly demanding. There's plenty of artistic options to be involved with. There is a group of politically active students with social justice and issues going on in our culture today. Plus Alma is really good at handing out scholarships/grants and they give you $2500 venture grant for studying abroad. Just make sure you use your venture grant before other ones or you'll lose it. So, overall Alma is a pretty great college that I recommend to anyone.
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Alma College is 67%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
Go visit the campus, maybe even attend a class or two. It's really important to get a feel for the campus environment, the professors, and how the system operates as a whole. Talk to a few different students and ask their opinions of that school; see how many students around the campus are wearing the school paraphernalia. Talk with financial aid and see how much they're willing to work with you and your specific situation. Talk to as many people as possible and get lots of opinions.
Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.
My school has a gorgeous campus that's just small enough to recognize people all the way to class and back every day, including your professors who will know you by name even as a freshman; it makes you feel comfortable with your peers and your professors throughout your college experience.
I can't pick one thing to be the best. The relationships I've made with the people here are phenomenal. I learn almost as much from them as I do from my classes. I guess though, if I have to choose, the theatre program is the best thing about this school. Theatre is my major. I spend all my time there, most of my friends are of the same major, and the professors that I am learning from are PHENOMENAL. I get a lot of the practical experience I need to really make it out in the real world.
What kind of person should not attend this school?
someone who doesnt want to learn and comes here just to play sports or be apart of any other extra curricular activities because if you dont do well in your school work you wont be eligible to participate in those activities
Make sure you have some idea of what you would like to do when you "grow up." The school really supports students who are Undecided and encourages them to explore classes, but they forget to mention that paying for a fifth year is VERY difficult and there is much less financial aid after four years.
Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!
I have found that the teachers are very involved in the campus as well as interacting with the students. I also enjoy how small some of the classes are with very close connection to the proffessors. I really enjoy how small campus is the longest walk which i never do is a five min walk.
What's the most frustrating thing about your school?
There are barely any problems I have found with Alma. The only issue I seem to have is the food. I consider myself a very healthy person and I do not believe Alma has enough healthy options every day. I have heard this from many of my other friends in college too. This could be an Alma College problem, but I believe it is probably one of the problems with colleges in genteral.
Any person who wants to attend Alma College and meets academic requirements should most definitely apply and attend this amazing school because it is one of the best experiences you could ever have due to your fellow classmates, multiple on-campus events, faculty, and especially the professors who care about your education and seeing you succeed.
All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA.
Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
100% of students attending Alma College receive some sort of financial aid.
37% were awarded federal grants.95%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.
