Alma College
Tue, 2011-02-15 17:17 — ciesadev
Alma College, a Phi Beta Kappa institution, is in its third century of quality undergraduate education. Strong academic programs and a deep regard for students as individuals are fundamental to its residential program. Its small size enables many opportunities for one-on-one collaboration with faculty. Students also participate in research, community service and study abroad activities. The college's student/faculty ratio of 13:1 and average enrollment of 1,400 students guarantee an educational experience that's challenging and extremely personal.
Enrollment
For Year:
Fall 2011
Undergraduate Students:
1,422 Student Profile
Male %:
43
Female %:
57
In-State Students %:
95
Out-of-State %:
5
Number of Undergraduate Majors:
40+
Number of Minors-Concentration Fields:
35 Most Popular Majors
Business Administration
Exercise and Health Science
Biology
Tuition:
$29,230
Room & Board:
$8,840 Financial Aid Data
Students with Demonstrated Financial Need %:
93
Average Financial Aid Package:
$16,000
Percent Need Met (Need-basied Aid) %:
83 Class Size
Student/Faculty Ratio:
13:1 Faculty
Full-time Faculty %:
60
Full-time Faculty with PhD/terminal Degree %:
91 Athletics & Intramural Activities
Athletic Division:
NCAA Division III
Students Participating in Sports Activities and Intermurals %:
44% Co-curricular Activities
Student Clubs and Organizations:
75 
614 W. Superior St.
Alma, Michigan 48880
989-463-7111
www.Alma.edu
Year Founded: 1886
President: Jeff Abernathy
Interesting Facts
Since 2003, thirty Alma College students have won prestigious national fellowships, scholarships and awards, including 18 Fulbright Scholarships. Alma's Nationally Competitive Scholarship Committee identifies and nurtures exceptional candidates for postgraduate awards.
Alma College students are the national pacesetters at the national Model United Nations competition in New York City. Alma has received "outstanding delegation" awards in each of the last 14 years (1997-2010) - the longest active winning streak of any college or university. Alma College is the winningest school in the 88-year history of the conference.
Leadership development and service are part of Alma College's core values, as 92% of Alma's students participate in community service learning activities during their four years at Alma.
