About
About Alma College
Alma College is a private liberal arts college in Alma, MI, known for its small class sizes, health sciences focus, and pre med programs. With an acceptance rate of 65%, Alma is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 333 students each year. Alma is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1000–1188, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Alma offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $35,583 per year; the sticker price of $59,176 may look very different from what your family actually pays.
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Alma College acceptance rate and admitted student profile
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Financial Aid & Cost
What Alma College actually costs your family
Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.
| Family Income | Sticker Price | Avg. Net Cost / yr |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | ~$59k/yr | $17.2k |
| 30k-48k | ~$59k/yr | $18.0k |
| 48k-75k | ~$59k/yr | $18.1k |
| 75k-110k | ~$59k/yr | $18.7k |
| 110k+ | ~$59k/yr | $23.6k |
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