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Alma College

Alma College is a private nonprofit college in a distant town with 1,235 students and a 57% acceptance rate.

Alma, Michigan · Private nonprofit · Town, distant · 1,235 students

NCAA Division III · Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Admission rate

57%

of applicants admitted

Average net price

$20,694

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

63%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

76%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$54,742

10 years after entry

Students

1,235

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$17,162
$30,001–48,000$18,009
$48,001–75,000$18,076
$75,001–110,000$18,699
Over $110,000$23,618

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Business Administration and Management38
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology35
Psychology30
Biology/Biological Sciences19
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse16
Elementary Education and Teaching14
Environmental Studies12
Marketing/Marketing Management10
Show the other 28 majors
Secondary Education and Teaching10
Political Science and Government9
Accounting8
History7
Biochemistry7
Communication7
Finance5
Mathematics5
Neuroscience5
Education5
Chemistry4
Art/Art Studies4
English Language and Literature4
Engineering Science3
Physics3
Digital Arts3
Health/Health Care Administration/Management2
Music2
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts2
Sociology2
Economics2
Music Teacher Education2
Computer Science2
French Language and Literature1
General Studies1
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies1
Philosophy1
Dance1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Other Sports, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Wrestling

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Basketball, Bowling, Golf, Lacrosse, Other Sports, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball, Wrestling

Faith groups

Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection

Also

Study abroad

Greek life

31% of men in fraternities · 33% of women in sororities · 32% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2024–25)

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Town, distant

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Alma, MI

41,372 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

MBS International (MBS)

Nearest hub airport

Detroit Metro Wayne County (DTW)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 8.7 of 20

Elevation

761 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

15°F

July high

82°F

Annual snowfall

39.3 in

Days at 90°F or higher

11 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$800 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, town campus, NCAA Division III, similar size