Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
65.66%
SAT Average
Not available
ACT Range
Not available
Alma College Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 65.66%. This means approximately 657 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 1,208 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
65.66%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $47,430 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $47,430 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $61,380 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $24,663 | State avg: $16,178. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 20.92% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 66.18% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Alma College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$47,430
Room and board
$13,128
Books and supplies
$850
Other expenses
$2,532
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$61,380
Average net price
$24,663
Average aid coverage
60%
$36,717 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Alma College pays approximately $24,663 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Michigan average of $16,178 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Alma College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Michigan and national averages.
Alma College net price
$24,663
Michigan average
$16,178
National average
$17,506
Alma College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $47,430 and average net price at $24,663. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$47,430
Current net price
$24,663
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
63.73%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$54,742
Undergraduates
1,208
10-Year Median Earnings - Alma College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Alma College graduates earn about 1.3x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Alma College?
Undergraduates
1,208
Completion rate
63.73%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
20.92%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
66.18%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 20.92% of Alma College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 66.18% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Alma College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Alma College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Alma College lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Alma College is listed at 614 W Superior, Alma, MI 48801-1599. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare Alma College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alma College | 65.66% | $47,430 | $24,663 | $54,742 |
| Kettering University | 79.09% | $46,380 | $33,092 | $94,823 |
| Chamberlain University-Michigan | 88.89% | $19,686 | $26,870 | $92,405 |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | 17.94% | $58,072 | $14,832 | $83,648 |
| Michigan Technological University | 87.94% | $41,340 | $15,729 | $78,198 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alma College's acceptance rate?
Alma College's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 65.66%.
How much is Alma College tuition?
Alma College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $47,430.
What is Alma College's average net price?
Alma College's average net price in the local dataset is $24,663.
What does Alma College cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $18,726 for Alma College students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Alma College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $54,742 for Alma College.
Is Alma College accredited?
Alma College's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend Alma College?
The local dataset lists 1,208 undergraduate students at Alma College.
What percentage of Alma College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Alma College in the local dataset is 20.92%.
What is the federal loan rate at Alma College?
The federal loan rate for Alma College in the local dataset is 66.18%.
Where should I verify Alma College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Alma College or the latest official federal education data.