Alma College
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker.
About This School
Alma College is a private nonprofit institution located in Alma, Michigan with approximately 1,148 undergraduate students enrolled. Alma College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 57%. The average net price after financial aid is $20,694 per year. The graduation rate is 63%, and the typical graduate earns $46,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
Alma College is a private liberal arts college in Alma, Michigan. It enrolls approximately 1,200 students and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Alma College is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA) and offers bachelor's degrees in multiple disciplines as well as two master's degree programs. Its athletics teams, nicknamed the Scots, are part of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) – Division III and the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA).
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 64% graduation rate and 76% freshman retention suggest that a meaningful share of students don't finish, which is worth asking about during a visit. On the financial side, the roughly $24,600 average net price is reasonable for a small private college, and median debt of $23,250 is manageable — though median earnings of $46,500 a decade out aren't particularly impressive. Worth considering if you're drawn to a tight-knit liberal arts environment in a small-town setting and have a specific major in mind, but make sure to pressure-test your fit before committing.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 20% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,148 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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