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The campus of Alma is in Alma, Michigan, which is a town not particularly near any major cities. Its Presbyterian Church (USA) nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Alma is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Bachelor's degree.
Alma has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in medicine, mathematics, music, science, art studies, and drama and performing arts.
Admission at Alma is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 480. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 490 and 630.
Alma maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Alma is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2005, the school had 1,283 students enrolled (1,259 full-time equivalent).
Alma has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Alma values student athletics, and belongs to the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
More complete details are provided below.
Alma College
614 W Superior
Alma, MI 48801-1599
General Phone: (989) 463-7111
Admissions Phone: (989) 463-7139
Financial Aid Phone: (989) 463-7347
http://www.alma.edu
Alma awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 57 | history, English, Spanish language, sociology, political science, economics, international relations, French language, ... |
| Science | 43 | biology, physics, chemistry, biochemistry |
| Business And Management | 39 | business management, international business |
| Medicine | 24 | health professions |
| Education And Teaching | 19 | elementary school teaching |
| Therapy And Counseling | 11 | psychology |
| Music | 10 | music |
| Art Studies | 8 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Media | 6 | communication studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 5 | drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | religion, philosophy |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | environmental studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 0 | webmastering, computer and info science |
Number of programs and degrees for Alma in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 231 | 31 |
In 2005, Alma had a total enrollment of 1,283 students (1,259 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 94% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 95% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Virgin Islands | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
Alma offers campus housing for 1,167 of its 1,259 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Alma, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Michigan Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,471 | 1,189 | 81% | 336 | 28% |
| Men | 592 | 441 | 74% | 133 | 30% |
| Women | 879 | 748 | 85% | 203 | 27% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 630 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 13% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 93% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (989) 463-7139
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,134 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,134 |
| Room and board | $ 7,410 |
| Room charge | $ 3,650 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,760 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,450 |
Financial Aid:
Alma participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 223600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (989) 463-7347
Alma has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 40 | 18 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 10 | 6 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 27 | $70,515 | 8 | $63,679 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 15 | $56,638 | 10 | $51,021 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $45,978 | 7 | $43,728 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $44,737 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 56 | $60,597 | 26 | $52,605 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Basketball | Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Baseball | Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Track | Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Anthropology, Other
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Museology/Museum Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Alma Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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