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Alma College
Alma College admits a bit under 60% of applicants; strong grades put you in the conversation at Alma College, and the data below says what "strong" means.
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Alma College anchors the college town of Alma, MI, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $80,386 four years out. 27% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,148 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 85% of first-years come back for a second year.
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Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Alma College received 3,975 applications and admitted 2,610 (65.7%), with 346 enrolling.
Leave the SAT prep out of this one — test scores are disregarded entirely. Alma College's 57% admission rate turned on grades and application strength.
How Alma College compares
| Alma College | Michigan median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 57% | 79.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $49,552 | $24,944 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $54,742 | $54,739 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Alma College: $54,742 median at year ten, versus $54,739 across Michigan institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $49,552 regardless of where you're from. At Alma College, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,148 — Alma College is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
62.9% graduate within six years. Roughly 37% don't — ask a Alma College tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Alma College
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $80,386 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $77,001 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $63,641 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $57,287 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $53,947 |
| Marketing | $53,871 |
| Psychology, General | $52,280 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $48,445 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,458 |
Median earnings for these 9 Alma College programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $54,742 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 35 additional Alma College programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Alma College?
Alma College doesn't look at test scores; its 57% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is Alma College's acceptance rate?
65.7% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,610 admitted from 3,975 applicants.
How much does Alma College cost?
At Alma College, published tuition is $49,552 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Alma College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Alma College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $54,742 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Michigan
- Lawrence Technological University — 55.9% admitted
- University of Michigan-Dearborn — 55.6% admitted
- Spring Arbor University — 51.5% admitted
- Albion College — 80.7% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.