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ALMA COLLEGE INFORMATION


Alma College is located in Alma, Michigan and is a private college. Alma College is a four year college and offers Bachelor's Degrees, and a number of different programs and courses.

Alma College is in a relatively rural area (in the country away from any large cities), which may be something you prefer if you like the country lifestyle as a student.

Alma College has a rolling admissions policy, which means that you can apply throughout the year for the upcoming semester.

Alma College is relatively smaller in size with an enrollment of only 1,242 students.

Alma College accepts about 81% of its applicants on average, and 99% of the students receive some sort of financial aid for college at Alma College.

If you are looking for more information on financial aid at Alma College, you can may want to contact Christopher Brown, who is the Director of Financial Aid at Alma College. You may also qualify for free grants for college in Michigan to attend Alma College.

You may also need to take one or more of the following tests to qualify for admission at Alma College:

  • ACT
  • SAT

If you are interested in joining the Army, Alma College does have an ROTC Army program that is available for attending students.

Alma College offers the following extracurricular activities to its students:

  • Choral Groups
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Jazz Band
  • Literary Magazine
  • Marching Band
  • Music Ensembles
  • Radio Station
  • Sports
  • Yearbook

On a 4.0 scale, the average high school gpa for students that are entering Alma College is 3.43.

You may want to brush up on your ACT preparation as well, because the average ACT score for students that are entering Alma College is 24.

Don't forget to study for the SAT, because the average SAT score for students that are entering Alma College is 1200.

Do a lot of students come from out of state to attend Alma College? Well, about 4% of the student body at Alma College comes from outside the state of Michigan.

Are you thinking of joining a fraternity or a sorority while you are attending Alma College? You're not alone - about 28% of the students at Alma College join a fraternity or sorority.

Do a lot of the students at Alma College live on campus? Well, about 94% live on campus, while 6% live off campus and commute to school every day.

QUICK FACTS ABOUT ALMA COLLEGE

Alma College Address:


614 West Superior Street
Alma, Michigan 48801-1599
Phone: 800-321-2562
Fax: 989-463-7102
Web Site: http://www.alma.edu

Alma College admission closing date:


Rolling

Does Alma College offer Associate's degrees?


No

Does Alma College offer Bachelor's degrees?


Yes

Does Alma College offer Master's degrees?


No

Does Alma College offer Doctoral degrees?


No

Alma College graduation rate:


72%

Alma College retention rate:


85%

Alma College average high school GPA:


3.43

Alma College average ACT score:


24

Alma College average SAT score:


1200

Alma College tuition cost (estimate):


$22,380

Alma College room & board cost (estimate):


$7,774

Is Alma College a private college?


Yes

Is Alma College a coed college?


Yes

Alma College school calendar:


Semester

Is Alma College a 2 year or 4 year college?


4 Years

Alma College enrollment:


1,242 Students

Percentage of applicants accepted to Alma College


81%

Percentage of students at Alma College receiving financial aid:


99%

Percentage of African American students:


1%

Percentage of Native American students:


0.6%

Percentage of Asian students:


1.4%

Percentage of Hispanic students:


1.3%

Percentage of Caucasian students:


94.4%

Percentage of students living on campus:


94%

Percentage of students living off campus:


6%



Other Activities Nearby:


Golf Courses in Alma


Data provided by Data-lists.com Universities and Colleges Database. Data last updated on 2007-10-25.

ALMA COLLEGE IN MICHIGAN GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION

Federal Pell Grants

Academic Competitiveness (AC) Grant Program

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Program

Grants and Scholarships available in Michigan

ALMA COLLEGE NEWS

December 2011


ASO Concert Features Student Concerto Winners
Talented Alma College instrumental and vocal students will perform as soloists during the Alma Symphony Orchestra's annual mid-winter performance.


Guest Speaker Helps Musicians Play Without Pain
Guest speaker and osteopathic specialist Dr. David N. Grimshaw will present “Playing Without Pain: Integrative Medicine and the Performing Arts” at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13.


'Resonance" Showcases Alma at Detroit Opera House
A concert that will “resonate” to a varied audience at an historic venue in downtown Detroit will showcase the talents and accomplishments of Alma College students.


Imani Winds Quintet Explores Cultural Collaborations
One of North America’s premier wind quintets known for its dynamic playing, diversified sound and unusual cultural collaborations will appear at Alma College.


Ravens, Crows Are Subjects of Gallery Art Show
The work of award-winning visual artist Karen Bondarchuk is on display in the Flora Kirsh Beck Gallery at Alma College.


Anthropology Added to Alma's List of Majors
Due to strong interest from students, Alma College has added anthropology to its expanding list of majors.


Anti-racism Author, Activist Keynotes MLK Week
Tim Wise, an anti-racism activist, author and educator who has spoken at more than 400 college campuses throughout his career, will deliver the keynote address for Martin Luther King Jr. Week at Alma College.


Greg Pscodna Named Head Football Coach
Greg Pscodna, a member of the coaching staffs on two national championship teams, has been named the new head football coach at Alma College.


Student Choreographers Showcase Dance Styles
At Alma College’s annual Student Choreographers’ Concert, students are in charge of everything — from the choreography to the lighting to the performing.


Guests Search for Clues at Murder Mystery Dinner
An evening of costumes, dancing, dinner and sleuthing are in store for those who attend a Murder Mystery Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14 in Tyler Van Dusen Commons at Alma College.


Research Sheds New Light on Spider Courtship Behavior
Research led by Alma College professor David Clark has shed new light on the courtship behavior of male wolf spiders.


November 2011


Year in Review: Top Alma College Stories in 2011
The 125-year anniversary celebration, a presidential inauguration, and new academic and athletics programs were among the top Alma College stories in 2011.


TV Commercial Wins Davey Award
The Alma College Marketing and Communications Department was selected by The International Academy of Visual Arts to receive a Davey Award for its 60-second TV commercial that promotes the “Alma Experience.”


Professor Researches Works of Well-known Composer
A leading authority on 19th century Austrian composer Franz Schubert, Alma College professor Scott Messing recently presented the results of his research on the reception of the composer’s “Marche militaire” to an international audience.


Watch the Live Web Broadcast of the Festival of Carols
The Alma College Glee Club, College Chorale and Alma Choir will spread Christmas cheer at the annual Festival of Carols concert.


October 2011


Theatre Presents Annual One-Act Play Festival
In a process of learning, growth and collaboration, actors and directors in training come together to produce a series of plays known as the One-Act Play Festival. Alma College Theatre presents four works that are directed and performed by students.


Festival of Carols Spreads Christmas Cheer
The Alma College Glee Club, College Chorale and Alma Choir will spread Christmas cheer at the annual Festival of Carols concert.


Fulbright Award Supports German Language Study
Alma College faculty member Holly Liu was awarded a Fulbright grant to attend an academic seminar in Germany last summer — an experience she describes as “mind-opening” in her quest to prepare students to understand and communicate with


Students Serve Others During Alternative Breaks
Alternative Breaks offer Alma College students opportunities to make a difference in peoples' lives through their contributions to disaster relief, affordable housing, food outreach and other social efforts.


Many Courses Include Community Service
Service learning offers students opportunities to make a difference in the community through their academic courses, ranging from teaching creative movement to children to presenting a public literary analysis.


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