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Alma College International Student Report

Explore international student trends at Alma College to discover how Alma stacks up to the competition when it comes to serving students from outside the United States.

How Does Alma Serve International Students?

Alma is ranked 1,112nd out of 1,293 in our Overall Most Popular U.S. Colleges & Universities for International Students.

Included in This Report:

  • Alma Overall
    • International Popularity
    • International Trends
    • International Quality
    • International Value
    • International Degree Popularity
  • Alma Country Deep Dive
    • Flag of China  China
    • Flag of Brazil  Brazil
    • Flag of Ecuador  Ecuador
    • view all countries
  • International Student Services & Associations
  • International Students Financial Information
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Resources for International Students

Alma: A Global Leader in the Education of International Students

The presence of international students on campus means a greater diversity of options, perspectives and knowledge to add to the diversity of thought on campus. As the economy becomes more global in scope, interaction with students from all different countries becomes an important part of higher education.

Alma College has Below Average Popularity With International Students

An analysis of student visa data suggests that in 2016 as many as 1,037,354 international students came to the U.S. to study at American colleges and universities. From this diverse international pool, Alma was home to approximately 17 international students.

College Factual ranks Alma as 1,112nd out of a total 1,293 colleges and universities for popularity with international students.

International Popularity: (1,112nd out of 1,293)
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At least 6 countries are represented on the Alma campus. The countries with the largest on-campus communities are Flag of China  China, Flag of Brazil  Brazil, and Flag of Ecuador  Ecuador.

Alma College reports having a total of 17 international students on campus, 17 of whom are undergraduates. This is out of a total of 1,385 students, 1,385 of whom are undergraduates.

Alma suggests that international students make up about 1.2% of the student body.

Use the map below to explore the popularity of Alma College on a country by country basis.

The Number of International Students at Alma is Increasing

Over the last five years the total international population of students on campus has grown at an average rate of 94.1%. Flag of China  China is the largest contributor to this growth, with an estimated total of 8 students.

The chart below shows how the total number of international students at Alma has grown over the past five years.

2011: (1 students)
2012: (3 students)
2013: (3 students)
2014: (5 students)
2015: (11 students)
2016: (17 students)

Use the map below to explore the popularity trends on a country by country basis.

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Alma College Offers International Students a Typical Overall Quality American Education

College Factual ranks Alma as 514th out of 1,174 total colleges and universities for providing a quality educational experience to international students.

International Quality: (514th out of 1,174)
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CollegeFactual has also ranked the quality of the education at Alma on a country by country basis. Alma ranks the best for are for students from Flag of Brazil  Brazil, and Flag of China  China.

Use the map below to explore the Alma College experience for your country.

Alma College is Considered Average when it Comes to Value for International Students

College Factual ranks Alma as 616th out of a total 1,148 colleges and universities for providing value to international students.

International Value: (616th out of 1,148)
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CollegeFactual has also ranked the value of the education at Alma on a country by country basis. Alma's best value is for students from Flag of China  China, and Flag of Brazil  Brazil.

Use the map below to explore Alma College value for your country.

Communication & Media Studies is the Most Popular Alma Degree for International Students

The most popular degrees at Alma with international students are Communication & Media Studies, Business Administration & Management, and General Biology.

Communication & Media Studies: (6 students)
Business Administration & Management: (3 students)
General Biology: (2 students)
General Psychology: (2 students)
International Business: (2 students)
Natural Resources Conservation: (1 students)
General Education: (1 students)
Accounting: (1 students)
Marketing: (1 students)

Use the map below to explore the most popular degrees at Alma College on a country by country basis.

Measuring Value
College Factual’s International Value ranking attempts to show which colleges and universities give international students the best quality for the money paid. Read the methodology for this ranking here.

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Drill into the map below or use the following table to select a specific country and get detailed Alma College information specific to that country.

International students by Country attending Alma College
CountryPopularity RankingQuality RankingValue Ranking
Brazil388235283
China726509514
Colombia478N/AN/A
Ecuador160N/AN/A
Norway231N/AN/A
Russia408N/AN/A

Flag of ChinaChinese Students at Alma College

Alma College has Below Average Popularity With Chinese Students

An analysis of student visa data suggests that in 2016 as many as 361,953 Chinese students came to the U.S. to study at American colleges and universities. From this pool of 361,953, Alma was home to approximately 8 Chinese students.

Chinese Popularity: (726th out of 1,055)
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College Factual ranks Alma as 726th out of a total 1,055 colleges and universities for sheer popularity with students from China.

Chinese students could account for as much as 0.6% of the entire student body and as much as 47.1% of the international student body at Alma.

The Number of Chinese Students at Alma is Increasing

Over the last five years the total Chinese population of students on campus has grown at an average rate of 200.0%.

The chart below shows how the total number of Chinese students at Alma has grown over the past five years.

2011: (0 students)
2012: (0 students)
2013: (0 students)
2014: (1 students)
2015: (3 students)
2016: (8 students)

Alma College Offers Chinese Students a Typical Quality American Education

College Factual ranks Alma as 509th best out of 798 total colleges and universities for providing a quality educational experience to Chinese students.

Chinese Quality: (509th out of 798)
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Alma College is Below Average in Terms of Value for Chinese Students

College Factual ranks Alma as 514th out of a total 786 colleges and universities for providing value to Chinese students.

Chinese Value: (514th out of 786)
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Flag of BrazilBrazilian Students at Alma College

Alma College is a College or University of Average Popularity With Brazilian Students

An analysis of student visa data suggests that in 2016 as many as 9,554 Brazilian students came to the U.S. to study at American colleges and universities. From this pool of 9,554, Alma was home to approximately 4 Brazilian students.

Brazilian Popularity: (388th out of 867)
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College Factual ranks Alma as 388th out of a total 867 colleges and universities for sheer popularity with students from Brazil.

Brazilian students could account for as much as 0.3% of the entire student body and as much as 23.5% of the international student body at Alma.

The Number of Brazilian Students at Alma is Increasing

Over the last five years the total Brazilian population of students on campus has grown at an average rate of 43.3%.

The chart below shows how the total number of Brazilian students at Alma has grown over the past five years.

2011: (1 students)
2012: (2 students)
2013: (2 students)
2014: (2 students)
2015: (4 students)
2016: (4 students)

Alma College Offers Brazilian Students a Typical Quality American Education

College Factual ranks Alma as 235th best out of 419 total colleges and universities for providing a quality educational experience to Brazilian students.

Brazilian Quality: (235th out of 419)
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Alma College is Below Average in Terms of Value for Brazilian Students

College Factual ranks Alma as 283rd out of a total 408 colleges and universities for providing value to Brazilian students.

Brazilian Value: (283rd out of 408)
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Flag of EcuadorAlma College is a Popular Home for Ecuadorian Students

Alma College is One of the Most Popular Colleges and Universities With Ecuadorian Students

An analysis of student visa data suggests that in 2016 as many as 1,662 Ecuadorian students came to the U.S. to study at American colleges and universities. From this pool of 1,662, Alma was home to approximately 3 Ecuadorian students.

Ecuadorian Popularity: (160th out of 475)
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College Factual ranks Alma as 160th out of a total 475 colleges and universities for sheer popularity with students from Ecuador.

Ecuadorian students could account for as much as 0.2% of the entire student body and as much as 17.6% of the international student body at Alma.

The Number of Ecuadorian Students at Alma is Increasing

Over the last five years the total Ecuadorian population of students on campus has grown at an average rate of 75.0%.

The chart below shows how the total number of Ecuadorian students at Alma has grown over the past five years.

2011: (0 students)
2012: (0 students)
2013: (0 students)
2014: (1 students)
2015: (2 students)
2016: (3 students)

Flag of ColombiaColombian Students at Alma College

Alma College has Below Average Popularity With Colombian Students

An analysis of student visa data suggests that in 2016 as many as 5,815 Colombian students came to the U.S. to study at American colleges and universities. From this pool of 5,815, Alma was home to approximately 1 Colombian students.

Colombian Popularity: (478th out of 697)
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College Factual ranks Alma as 478th out of a total 697 colleges and universities for sheer popularity with students from Colombia.

Colombian students could account for as much as 0.1% of the entire student body and as much as 5.9% of the international student body at Alma.

The Number of Colombian Students at Alma is Increasing

Over the last five years the total Colombian population of students on campus has grown at an average rate of 0.0%.

The chart below shows how the total number of Colombian students at Alma has grown over the past five years.

2011: (0 students)
2012: (1 students)
2013: (1 students)
2014: (1 students)
2015: (1 students)
2016: (1 students)

Flag of NorwayAlma College is a Popular Home for Norwegian Students

Alma College is a College or University of Average Popularity With Norwegian Students

An analysis of student visa data suggests that in 2016 as many as 1,431 Norwegian students came to the U.S. to study at American colleges and universities. From this pool of 1,431, Alma was home to approximately 1 Norwegian students.

Norwegian Popularity: (231st out of 400)
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College Factual ranks Alma as 231st out of a total 400 colleges and universities for sheer popularity with students from Norway.

Norwegian students could account for as much as 0.1% of the entire student body and as much as 5.9% of the international student body at Alma.

The Number of Norwegian Students at Alma is Increasing

Over the last five years the total Norwegian population of students on campus has grown at an average rate of 0.0%.

The chart below shows how the total number of Norwegian students at Alma has grown over the past five years.

2011: (0 students)
2012: (0 students)
2013: (0 students)
2014: (0 students)
2015: (1 students)
2016: (1 students)

Flag of RussiaRussian Students at Alma College

Alma College has Below Average Popularity With Russian Students

An analysis of student visa data suggests that in 2016 as many as 3,940 Russian students came to the U.S. to study at American colleges and universities. From this pool of 3,940, Alma was home to approximately 1 Russian students.

Russian Popularity: (408th out of 616)
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College Factual ranks Alma as 408th out of a total 616 colleges and universities for sheer popularity with students from Russia.

Russian students could account for as much as 0.1% of the entire student body and as much as 5.9% of the international student body at Alma.

The Number of Russian Students at Alma is Increasing

Over the last five years the total Russian population of students on campus has grown at an average rate of 0.0%.

The chart below shows how the total number of Russian students at Alma has grown over the past five years.

2011: (0 students)
2012: (0 students)
2013: (0 students)
2014: (0 students)
2015: (1 students)
2016: (1 students)

International Student Services & Associations

Alma College has a relatively small community of international students. International students should make sure the school has the support services, groups and clubs that may prove helpful to them before they apply.

International Students Financial Information

Alma College costs approximately USD 50,613 for international students to attend. College Factual ranks the value of this school for international students as 616th out of 1,148

Learn more about out-of-state tuition at Alma College.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How many international students are at Alma?

    There are approximately 17 international students at Alma​; they make up 1.2% of all total students.

  • How much does it cost for an international student to attend Alma?

    Out-of-state tuition at Alma​ is USD 37,310 per year. This does not include room and board or additional student fees that may add to your costs. Go to the Alma tuition & fees page for more information, and contact the school for details.

  • Is there financial help available for international students?

    Contact the school to see what kind of scholarships, grants, financial aid or loans may be available to you as an international student.

  • Can I work on campus?

    Some schools set aside on-campus jobs for international students to help them defray costs. Check in early to apply to these jobs as they may go quickly.

  • Are there international student associations on campus?

    Contact the school to see what kind of student services, associations, clubs, and groups are open to you as an international student.

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