Alma College Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Alma, MI · Private · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 57% for fall 2024
  • Average net price: $24,862 a year (2022–23)
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Alma College reported an acceptance rate of 57% for fall 2024.

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Alma College GPA requirements

Alma College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Alma College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Alma College acceptance rate

Alma College admitted 2,970 of 5,208 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 57%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Alma College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Alma, Michigan, with 1,159 undergraduates.

Admission requirements

What Alma College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Considered if submitted
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Considered if submitted
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Not considered
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Not considered
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Not considered
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Alma College's admissions office before you apply.

Alma College didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.

AP credit

Alma College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $24,862 a year at Alma College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Is it easy to get into Alma College?

Somewhat: more than half of applicants got in. Alma College admitted 57% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Alma College?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Alma College admitted 57% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

How important is GPA for getting into Alma College?

A lot: Alma College requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers recommendations and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, essay or personal statement, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies and work experience. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What is the acceptance rate at Alma College?

Alma College's acceptance rate was 57% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,970 of 5,208 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Is Alma College test optional?

No, it's test blind: Alma College doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What GPA does Alma College look for?

Alma College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

Does Alma College ask for a personal statement?

No. Alma College doesn't consider a personal statement or essay, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does Alma College consider legacy status?

Yes. Alma College considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What is the average net price at Alma College?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $24,862 a year at Alma College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does Alma College accept AP credit?

Yes. Alma College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Before you apply, check Alma College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Alma CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.

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