Study abroad at Alma College

Alma College is a small, private institution located in the US state of Michigan. Students can choose from over 50 undergraduate and pre-professional programs across the sciences and liberal arts.

The College promises that every student will graduate with the knowledge, tools, and experiences they need to lead fulfilling careers and lives.

Alma College is home to a beautiful 128-acre campus with 27 major buildings, including teaching facilities, athletics venues, and residence halls. The College also owns a picturesque 200-acre ecological research area deep in the Michigan woodlands.

Thanks to the College's warm and friendly atmosphere, you'll soon feel part of the Alma family. With almost 100 student-led organizations, ranging from music and media, to spiritualism and sport, there's plenty to get involved in during your free time.

College athletes, known as Scots, compete in Division III of the NCAA. Alma fields 25 men's and women's teams in sports like basketball, soccer, tennis, and cross country.

• Student to faculty ratio

  The College's 12:1 student to faculty ratio ensures that all students receive the tailored support they need

• Excellent employment prospects

  94% of Alma graduates have secured employment or enrolled in further study within six months

• Off-campus opportunities

  75% of Alma students undertake internships or study abroad experiences to boost their employability

• Generous scholarship program

  Every student enrolling at Alma receives some level of financial reward or assistance

Alma College

614 W Superior St, Alma, MI 48801, United States

Located in Alma, Michigan, one hour north of the state capital of Lansing, in the center of the Lower Peninsula.

• Undergraduate tuition

  USD$49,282 per year

Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

Alma recognizes the importance of creating an open and accepting environment that celebrates different backgrounds, nationalities, faiths, and identities.

The College pulls out all the stops when it comes to making international students feel at home. Alongside hosting various cultural awareness events, the College arranges several international orientation events and even runs an airport collection scheme.

Staff at the dedicated office for diversity and inclusion are always on hand to help with cultural adjustment, setting up bank accounts, finding accommodation, shopping for food, and any passport or visa issues.

You'll also be encouraged to join iClub - an organization ran for and by international students. It's a great way of meeting like-minded people and forming new friendships.