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Campus & Student Life at Alma College

Home to about 1,435 undergraduates in 2020, Alma is a small, private college located in Alma, Michigan. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Alma offers a “study abroad” program.

Alma College is Affiliated With the Presbyterian Church (USA) Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Presbyterian Church (USA) faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Presbyterian Church (USA) Colleges and Universities.

Alma Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 17.0% of the student population at Alma. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Alma Disability Services.

Alma for the Military

While not a "service academy", Alma does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Alma Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Alma for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Alma College

Alma offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Alma College

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Alma College

Alma has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,435 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,386 (96.6%). Part-time attendance was 49 (3.4%).

Full-timePart-timeTotal
1,386491,435

Alma College is Ranked #1,958 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Alma is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Alma #1958 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

Overall Diversity at Alma College

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Alma by looking closer at the ethnic,  genderage, and geographic diversity metrics from the Alma Diversity Guide.

Alma College Competes in the NCAA

Alma has a total of 570 student athletes, 342 men and 228 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

Total Revenue (all teams)$2,692,949
Total Expenses (all teams)$2,692,949
Net$0

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Alma College Athletics

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