Alma College
Alma College is one of the forty private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Michigan. The campus is located in Alma town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 1,426 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 408 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 314 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 77%). Every year 68% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Alma College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $38,348, and fees were $420. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $38,348 and $420 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleDistant Town |
Number of Students1,426 |
Student to Faculty Ratio12:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation Presbyterian Church (USA) |
Level4-year |
TypePrivate |
Business ModelNot-for-profit |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate77% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 0 | 0 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1916 - Current |
Admission
64%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 1030 to 1230 |
ACT | 20 to 27 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
Recommendations Required |
Formal demonstration of competencies Recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Recommended |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $25 |
Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $1,150/credit | |
In State Students | $1,150/credit | |
Out of State Students | $1,150/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | - |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $51,750 | $51,750 | $51,750 |
ADN | 70 | $80,500 | $80,500 | $80,500 |
BSN | 125 | $143,750 | $143,750 | $143,750 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of Alma College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 37% | $4,308 |
Other Federal Grant | 11% | $622 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 67% | $2,208 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 100% | $25,336 |
Federal Student Loans | 96% | $6,085 |
Private Loans | 25% | $12,759 |
$22,086
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$16,528 |
$30,001 to $48,000$17,499 |
$48,001 to $75,000$20,070 |
$75,001 to $110,000$21,503 |
Over $110,000$26,049 |
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Student Population
1,426
Undergrads
0
Graduates
811
Women
615
Men
97%
Full-time
3%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
77% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
8% |
Hispanic |
5% |
Black/African American |
3% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Non-resident alien |
2% |
Asian |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Michigan state board of nursing.