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Alma College

614 W Superior, Alma, MI 48801-1599 -

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School Notes Overview:

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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School Overview:

	Alma College
County	Gratiot County, MI
Title IV Eligible	Yes
Carnegie Classification	Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges I
Institution Level	4 or more years
Institution Control	Private, non-profit
Full-Time Undergraduate	1,294 students
Part-Time Undergraduate	61 students

Total Enrollment	1,355 students
Total Dormitory Capacity	1,287 students
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

School Notes:

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.

In the News:

Renowned woodwind quintet to perform at Alma College (The Morning Sun)
posted on September 29, 2011 at 10:39:45 am
Solaris, a woodwind quintet that has toured around the world, and guest artist Joseph Lulloff will perform in the Remick Heritage Center at Alma College at 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10 in a concert that is free and open to the public.
Starting from scratch: Levesque and Jordan usher in lacrosse at Alma College (The Morning Sun)
posted on September 29, 2011 at 09:09:52 am
When Alma College President Jeff Abernathy arrived on campus last year, one of his first official actions was approving a recommendation to formally add men's and women's lacrosse as varsity sports.
Alma College tops 1,400 students again (The Bay City Times)
posted on September 28, 2011 at 12:15:49 pm
College officials say a 6.5 percent increase over last fall puts Alma's enrollment at 1,417 students.
NCAA MEN'S SOCCER: Alma College 3, Adrian College 1 (The Morning Sun)
posted on September 28, 2011 at 10:42:42 am
The Alma College men's soccer team recorded a 3-1 home victory Tuesday afternoon over MIAA foe Adrian College.
Alma College enrollment numbers top 1,400 for third straight year (The Morning Sun)
posted on September 27, 2011 at 09:30:21 am
A 6.5 percent increase in new students and a total headcount of more than 1,400 students for the third straight year highlight Alma College’s 2011 enrollment.