Freshman Admission Requirements

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Entrance Difficulty

Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation

High school diploma required and GED is accepted

High School Program

College preparatory program is recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject	Required Units	Recommended Units
English	4
Mathematics	3
Science	3
Foreign Language		2
Social Studies	3
History
Academic Electives

Examinations

Examinations

Exam	Required Units	Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT	Required	September 1
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
SAT Subject Tests Only
SAT Essay Component Policy	Not Reported
ACT Writing Test Policy	Accepted with or without writing component
ACT Writing Test Policy	Not reported

Applying for Admission

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Admissions Office

Address

614 West Superior Street

City, State, Zip

Alma, MI 48801-1599

Phone

(989) 463-7139

Fax

(989) 463-7057

E-mail

admissions@alma.edu

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admisson Deadline

Rolling

Application Fee

No fee required

Application Fee Waiver

Available

Regular Admission Notification

Rolling

Accept Offer of Admission

Not reported

Waiting List Used

No

Defer Admission

Student cannot defer admission

Transfer Admission

Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered

No

Early Decision Deadline

 

Early Decision Notification

 

Early Action Offered

No

Early Action Deadline

 

Early Action Notification

 

Application Form

Common Application

Accepted

Universal College Application

Not accepted

Electronic Application

Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview

Not Required

Essay or Personal Statement

Required for all freshmen

Letters of Recommendation

 

Other

 

Financial Need

Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

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Selection of Students

Factor	Very Important	Important	Considered	Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record		X
Academic GPA	X
Standardized Tests	X
Class Rank			X
Recommendations			X
Essay	X
Interview			X
Level of Applicant's Interest			X
Extracurricular Activities			X
Volunteer Work			X
Particular Talent/Ability			X
Character/Personal Qualities		X
First Generation to Attend College				X
State Residency				X
Geographic Residence				X
Relation with Alumnus			X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment				X
Ethnicity				X
Work Experience				X

Profile of Fall Admission

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Overall Admission Rate

64% of 4,728 applicants were admitted

Women

66% of 2,801 applicants were admitted

Men

60% of 1,927 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled

416 (14%) of 3,026 admitted students enrolled

Women

236 (13%) of 1,862 admitted students enrolled

Men

180 (15%) of 1,164 admitted students enrolled

Early Decision Admission Rate

 

Early Action Admission Rate

 

Students Offered Wait List

 

Students Accepting Wait List Position

 

Students Admitted From Wait List

 

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA

3.53

3.75 and Above

36%

3.50 - 3.74

22%

3.25 - 3.49

17%

3.00 - 3.24

10%

2.50 - 2.99

14%

2.00 - 2.49

1%

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math

556 average
510-600 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

2%

Score of 600 - 700

26%

Score of 500 - 600

55%

Score of 400 - 500

16%

Score of 300 - 400

1%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

SAT EBRW

574 average
520-630 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

6%

Score of 600 - 700

33%

Score of 500 - 600

47%

Score of 400 - 500

14%

Score of 300 - 400

1%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite

23 average
20-27 range of middle 50%

Score of 30 - 36

7%

Score of 24 - 29

37%

Score of 18 - 23

54%

Score of 12 - 17

2%

Score of 6 - 11

0%

Score of 5 or Below

0%

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank

Top tenth: 18%
Top quarter: 25%
Top half: 84%

National Merit Scholar

0%

Valedictorian

2%

Class President

Not reported

Student Government Officer

Not reported

Tuition and Expenses

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Cost of Attendance

$52,428

Tuition and Fees

$38,768

Room and Board

$10,642

Books and Supplies

$800

Other Expenses

$2,218

Payment Plans

Installment plan, deferred payment

Applying for Financial Aid

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Financial Aid Office

Email

Web Site

Financial Aid Web Site

Net Price Calculator URL

Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline

Priority deadline March 1

Award Notification

On a rolling basis beginning November 18

Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid

Federal Methodology

Forms Required	Cost to File
FAFSA Code is 002236	Free

Profile of 2017 - 18 Financial Aid

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Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants

398 (97.5%) of freshmen

Found to Have Financial Need

363 (91.2%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

363 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

63 (17.4%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

76%

Average Award

$31,054

Need-Based Gift

Received by 363 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $29,684

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 288 (79.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,388

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 61 (16.8%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

45 (11.0%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $25,040

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants

1,264 (91.6%) of undergraduates

Found to Have Financial Need

1,162 (91.9%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

1,160 (99.8%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

129 (11.1%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

70%

Average Award

$28,542

Need-Based Gift

Received by 1,160 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $27,547

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 931 (80.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,308

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 127 (10.9%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

212 (15.4%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $21,776

Borrowing

2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans

80%

Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates

$39,264

Parents of Students Receiving Aid

22.0%

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid

1.0%

Financial Aid Programs

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Loans

Federal Loans

Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans

State Loans

 

Other Loans

College/university loans, Alternative loans

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available

Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships

Non-Need–Based Available

Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Special characteristics (minority, religious affiliation, other scholarships)

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

1,313

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas

Art/Fine Arts, Dance, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama

Number of Awards

278

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas

Religious Involvement

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Characteristics Award Areas

Children and Siblings of Alumni, Members of Minorities, Out-of-State Students, Siblings of Current Students

Number of Awards

486

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Employment

Work-Study Programs

Federal work study available

Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment

$1,824

Academic Calendar System

Other

Summer Session

Not offered

General Catalog/Bulletin

Online Catalog

Undergraduate Education

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Undergraduate Majors

Most Popular Disciplines

Health professions and related sciences, Business/marketing, Education

Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs

Engineering

Special Programs

Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad

Study Abroad

Offered

Online Degrees

No online degree programs

Curriculum and Graduation Requirements

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General Education/Core Curriculum

Required

Computer

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Foreign Language

Required

Math/Science

Required for all students

Faculty and Instruction

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Full-Time Faculty

99

Part-Time Faculty

59

Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree

52%

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 25% of classes
10-19 students: 44% of classes
20-29 students: 21% of classes
30-39 students: 8% of classes
40-49 students: 1% of classes
50-99 students: 1% of classes

Discussion Section/Lab Class Size

2-9 students: 39% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 50% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 11% of discussion sections/labs

Advanced Placement

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International Baccalaureate

Accepted

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

Not accepted for placement and credit

Sophomore Standing

Not available

Academic Resources

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Library Available on Campus

Yes

Holdings

396,270

Computer Ownership

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Computers Available on Campus

410

Internet/E-mail Access

Not reported

Academic Support Services

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Remedial Instruction

Not Offered

Tutoring

Available

Services for Learning Disabled Students

Available

Services for Physically Disabled Students

Hearing impaired services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

Graduate/Professional School Education

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Master's Degrees Offered

Not reported

Master's Programs of Study

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Not reported

Doctoral Programs of Study

Location and Setting

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Alma Population

9,281

Nearest Metropolitan Area

Lansing

Campus Size

128 acres

Weather

Temperature

13.3 average low in January, 78.2 average high in September

Rain

140 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map

Map

Nearest Bus Station

Alma

Nearest Train Station

50 mile(s) from campus in Lansing

Housing

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College Housing

College offers housing to students

Types of Housing

Coed housing, disabled student housing

Students in College Housing

95% of all students

Housing Requirements

Students required to live on campus through senior year

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students Living Off Campus/Commuting

5%

Off-Campus Housing Assistance

Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available

Security

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24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices

Available

24-Hour Security Patrols

Not available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services

Available

Electronically Operated Housing Entrances

Available

Other

 

Personal Support Services

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Health Service

Offered

Personal Counseling

Offered

Child Care

Not offered

Sports and Recreation

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Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division III

Mascot

Scots

School Colors

Maroon and cream

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Women's Club Sports

 

Men's Club Sports

 

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports

basketball, sand volleyball, soccer, softball, table tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

Student Activities

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Activities and Organizations

choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, student newspaper, national fraternities, national sororities, alma ambassadors, alma college union board, alma college otaku gamers (acog), student congress, alpha phi omega

Sororities

18% of women participate

Fraternities

22% of men participate

ROTC

Army ROTC is offered off campus

Student Body

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Coeducational

Yes

All Undergraduates

1,426

Women

811 (56.9%)

Men

615 (43.1%)

Full-Time Undergraduates

1,376

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1.4% Asian
3.4% Black/African-American
5.1% Hispanic/Latino
3.4% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
78.4% White
7.6% Unknown

International Students.

1.8% from 10 countries

Average Age

20

All Graduate Students

Not reported

Undergraduate Retention and Graduation

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First-Year Students Returning

76.5%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

56.1%

Students Graduating Within 5 Years

65.8%

Students Graduating Within 6 Years

67.6%

After Graduation

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Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

63%

Average Starting Salary

63%

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

24.0%

Disciplines Pursued

Not reported