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Alma College |
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Alma College is one of the best colleges fostering social responsibility and public service, according to The Princeton Review and Campus Compact. It is one of 81 institutions in 33 states –and the only private college in Michigan – that The Princeton Review commends and features in its book, Colleges With a Conscience: 81 Great Schools with Outstanding Community Involvement. |
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| County |
Gratiot County, MI |
| Title IV Eligible |
Yes |
| Carnegie Classification |
Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level |
4 or more years |
| Institution Control |
Private, non-profit |
| Full-Time Undergraduate |
1,294 students
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| Part-Time Undergraduate |
61 students
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| Total Enrollment |
1,355 students
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| Total Dormitory Capacity |
1,287 students
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| Tuition |
24630 |
| Tuition Notes |
Annual Full-time Res |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid |
100 % |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants |
24 % |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received |
$3,454 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants |
82% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received |
$3,036 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants |
99% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received |
$10,587 |
| % Students Receiving Loans |
74% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received |
$7,151 |
- Alma College is a nationally recognized private liberate arts college that highlights personalized education, social responsibility and extraordinary achievements. Devoted exclusively to the teaching and education of undergraduate students, the College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.
- With an enrollment of more than 1,350 students (43 percent men and 57 percent women), the College employs a full-time teaching faculty of 81, of which 88 percent hold the Ph.D. or other terminal degree. The student-teacher ratio is 13:1, and no classes are taught by graduate students.
- Alma College was founded in 1886 by Michigan Presbyterians. While still maintaining a close relationship with the Presbyterian Church (USA), the College offers an environment that welcomes students of all religious backgrounds.
- The College’s attractive campus is located in the city of Alma (population approximately 10,000), located one hour north of Lansing in the center of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.
- Alma offers four degrees: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Fine Arts. All require a liberal arts foundation. Alma utilizes a 4-4-1 academic calendar with 14-week terms in the fall and winter and a four-week term in May. The intensive Spring Term provides an opportunity for innovative course patterns, travel classes, research and internships during an ideal season.
- Profile last updated: 04/21/2008.
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