Alma College, MI
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Selective • Low Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church USA
Main Campus
Alma College Rankings
Affordability53
Selectivity35
Retention45
Graduation39
Earnings31
Diversity23
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Alma College
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Bach
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences9%
Business, Management, Marketing18%
Communication, Journalism6%
Computer and Information Sciences<1%
Education8%
English Language and Literature4%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics2%
Health Professions and Related Programs22%
History2%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies<1%
Natural Resources and Conservation3%
Physical Sciences5%
Psychology7%
Social Sciences8%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into Alma College
64%
Admission Rate
560
Median SAT Math
570
Median SAT Reading
23
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)520–600
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)520–620
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)20–26
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Alma College
$40K
In-State Tuition
$40K
Out-of-State Tuition
$52K
Average Total Cost
$22K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $18K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $18K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $20K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $23K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $26K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Alma College
73%
Receive Federal Loans
$20K
Median Federal Debt
74%
Repayment Rate
$280
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 24% | 57% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 11% | 14% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 23% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 26% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $15K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $20K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $22K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $20K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $20K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $38K | $24K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $28K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $10K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 67% | 36% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 74% | 41% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 75% | 45% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 83% | 49% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Alma College
79%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
11%
Withdrawal Rate
66%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 51% | 35% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 66% | 53% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 66% | 55% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 43% | 53% |
| Black | 21% | 29% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 66% | 44% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47% | 35% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 100% | 47% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 57% | 34% | 44% |
| Other race | 100% | 36% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Alma College
94%
Employment Rate
$34K
Median Salary
$22K
25 Pctl Salary
$47K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 94% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 94% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 93% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 91% | 82% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $9K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $22K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $34K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $47K | $40K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $55K | $51K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $34K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $39K | $29K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $42K | $32K | $35K |
Students
Students at Alma College
1,396
Undergraduates
92%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
-
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 58% | 69% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 42% | 31% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 3% | 21% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 79% | 61% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5% | 5% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 2% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 6% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 22% | 42% | 43% |
Location Map
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