| General information: |
(989) 463-7111 |
| Website: |
www.alma.edu |
| Type: |
Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Awards offered: |
Bachelor's degree
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| Campus setting: |
Town Distant |
| Campus housing: |
Yes |
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General information:
| Mission Statement: |
Alma College's mission is to prepare graduates who think critically, serve generously, lead purposefully and live responsibly as stewards of the world they bequeath to future generations. |
| Special Learning Opportunities: |
Study abroad
Teacher certification
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| Student Services: |
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
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| Credits Accepted: |
Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
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| Carnegie Classification: |
Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences |
| Religious Affiliation: |
Presbyterian Church (USA) |
| Other Characteristics: |
None |
| OPE ID: |
00223600 |
Estimated student expenses (before aid):
Undergraduate academic year prices
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Detailed expenses |
2008-2009 |
2007-2008 |
2006-2007 |
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Tuition and fees |
$24,850 |
$23,688 |
$22,380 |
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Books and supplies |
$800 |
$700 |
$700 |
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Living arrangement |
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On campus |
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Room and board |
$8,120 |
$7,774 |
$7,774 |
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Other |
$1,460 |
$1,450 |
$1,450 |
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Off campus |
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Room and board |
$8,120 |
$7,774 |
$7,774 |
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Other |
$1,460 |
$1,450 |
$1,450 |
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Off campus with family |
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Other |
$1,460 |
$1,450 |
$1,450 |
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Total expenses |
2008-2009 |
2007-2008 |
2006-2007 |
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On campus |
$35,230 |
$33,612 |
$32,304 |
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Off campus |
$35,230 |
$33,612 |
$32,304 |
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Off campus with family |
$27,110 |
$25,838 |
$24,530 |
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Financial aid:
Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students
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Enrollment:
Fall 2007:
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Total enrollment |
1386 |
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Undergraduate enrollment |
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Graduate enrollment |
1386 |
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Age data are reported for Fall 2007. |
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Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates. |
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Admissions:
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Undergraduate application fee: $25 |
Undergraduate admissions:
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TOTAL |
MALE |
FEMALE |
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Number of applicants: |
1891 |
837 |
1054 |
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Percent admitted: |
72% |
68% |
75% |
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Percent admitted who enrolled: |
32% |
34% |
31% |
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Admissions Considerations |
Required |
Recommended |
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Secondary school GPA |
X |
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Secondary school rank |
X |
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Secondary school record |
X |
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Completion of college-prepatory program |
X |
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Recommendations |
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X |
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Formal demonstration of competencies |
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X |
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Admission test scores |
X |
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TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
X |
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Test Scores (enrolled first-time students):
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Students submitting scores |
NUMBER |
PERCENT |
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SAT |
24 |
6% |
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ACT |
431 |
99% |
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Test Scores |
25th Percentile* |
75th Percentile** |
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SAT Critical Reading |
518 |
678 |
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SAT Math |
528 |
686 |
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ACT Composite |
21 |
26 |
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ACT English |
20 |
27 |
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ACT Math |
20 |
26 |
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Notes:
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* 25% of students scored at or below |
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** 25% of students scored above |
Programs/majors
Completions 2007-2008:
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Program |
Bachelor |
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Natural resources and conservation. |
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Environmental Studies |
- |
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Category total |
- |
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Communication, journalism, and related programs. |
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric |
13 |
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Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia |
- |
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Category total |
13 |
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Computer and information sciences and support services. |
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Computer and Information Sciences, General |
1 |
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Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster |
- |
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Category total |
1 |
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Education. |
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Elementary Education and Teaching |
19 |
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Category total |
19 |
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics. |
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German Language and Literature |
- |
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French Language and Literature |
- |
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Spanish Language and Literature |
4 |
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Category total |
4 |
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English language and literature/letters. |
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English Language and Literature, General |
13 |
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Category total |
13 |
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Biological and biomedical sciences. |
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General |
31 |
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Biochemistry |
2 |
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Category total |
33 |
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Mathematics and statistics. |
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Mathematics, General |
5 |
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Category total |
5 |
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies. |
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Museology/Museum Studies |
- |
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Category total |
- |
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Philosophy and religious studies. |
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Philosophy |
- |
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Religion/Religious Studies |
2 |
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Category total |
2 |
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Physical sciences. |
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Chemistry, General |
10 |
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Physics, General |
2 |
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Category total |
12 |
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Psychology. |
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Psychology, General |
15 |
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Category total |
15 |
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Social sciences. |
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Anthropology |
- |
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Anthropology, Other |
- |
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Economics, General |
1 |
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International Relations and Affairs |
1 |
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Political Science and Government, General |
11 |
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Sociology |
4 |
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Category total |
17 |
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Visual and performing arts. |
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General |
4 |
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Art/Art Studies, General |
6 |
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Music, General |
12 |
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Music, Other |
- |
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Category total |
22 |
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Health professions and related clinical sciences. |
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Athletic Training/Trainer |
5 |
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Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other |
27 |
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Category total |
32 |
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services. |
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Business Administration and Management, General |
29 |
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International Business/Trade/Commerce |
3 |
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Category total |
32 |
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History |
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History, General |
10 |
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Category total |
10 |
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Grand total |
230 |
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Data shown are for first majors |
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(-) Program is not offered at this award level |
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