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Alma College Business Programs

Alma College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Alma, MI. A Distant Town offers an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

Alma College Rankings

Alma College appears in the following rankings for business programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#34 of 134	State — Michigan
Overall Quality	#206 of 719	Region — Great Lakes
Overall Quality	#1266 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Alma College?

Contact details for Alma College are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	614 W Superior, Alma, MI 48801-1599
Phone:	9894637111
Website:	www.alma.edu/
Admissions:	www.alma.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.alma.edu/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into Alma College?

You can apply to Alma College online at: www.alma.edu/admissions/apply/

Alma College is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Alma College

This is what Alma College considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Alma College?

Alma College admits 57%, which makes it fairly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 10% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Alma College can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	2,396	1,174	49%
Women	2,812	1,796	64%

Can I Afford Alma College?

The average net price after aid at Alma College is $24,663. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$49,282
In-State Fees	$270
Out-of-State Tuition	$49,282
Out-of-State Fees	$270
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$49,552
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$49,552

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 28% of students at Alma College receive some form of financial aid (346 students).

Approximately 91% of students at Alma College receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $39,873 per student.

27% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,011.

Student Loan Debt

57% of Alma College undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,740 per year.

Alma College Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 27 students enrolled at Alma College. Alma College is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,208 undergraduate students at Alma College, approximately 48% are male and 52% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Alma College undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	10
Black or African American	72
Hispanic	43
White	931
American Indian/Alaska Native	3
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	32
Non-Resident	67

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Alma College are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Michigan	231
Illinois	6
Ohio	5
Florida	4
Indiana	3

Additionally, approximately 5.6% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Alma College Graduate Student Diversity

38 of Alma College’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Alma College, approximately 18% are male and 82% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Alma College graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Hispanic	0
White	15

Online Learning at Alma College

Alma College provides distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

At the graduate level, 38 students took at least one online class. Distance education is available at the graduate level.

Business Programs at Alma College

The following business majors are available at Alma College, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Business Administration, Management and Operations	40	—	—	40
Marketing	10	—	—	10
Accounting and Related Services	8	—	—	8
Finance and Financial Management Services	5	—	—	5

Academic Programs at Alma College

Alma College offers 20 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Alma College maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.