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    Alma College

    Check whether Alma College is right for you as an international student.

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    Uni facts

    Alma, USA
    • Type
      Private
    • Rank
      6247
    • International students
      26
    • Nationalities
      15
    • Total programs
      101
    • Acceptance rate
      62%

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    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.

    Why study at Alma College?

    • 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

    Life as an international student

    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.

    Student life & facilities

    Group of students planning a presentation in a living room
    • Library
      • Individual Study Rooms
      • Computer labs
      • Group Study Rooms
      • Quiet Areas
    • Praying Rooms
      • Workshops
      • Chaplaincy
      • Skills classes
      • Language Center
      • Group Praying Rooms
    • IT Support
      • Loan Laptops
      • Campus Wireless Connectivity
    • Transport
      • Bike Rental
      • Campus parking
      • Airport Shuttle Service
    • Food & Restaurants
      • Restaurants 3
      • Cafe’s
    • Fitness Centre
      • Machines
      • Free Weights
      • Fitness Classes
      • Dance Studio
      • Swimming Pool
    • Healthcare & Medical
      • Travel Vaccinations
      • Family Planning
      • Counselling & Mental Health Services
      • Campus Doctor
      • Emergency Contraception
    • No. of All Weather Sports Pitches
      • No. of Tennis Courts
      • No. of Climbing Wall
      • No. of Basketball Courts
      • No. of Athletics Track
      • No. of volleyball courts
    • Clubs & Organisations
      • No. of Clubs & Organizations 100
    • Sports Facilities
      • Sport facilities
      • No. of Natural Turf Soccer Pitches
    • Tutoring Support
      • Student Tutoring & Support
      • Academic Tutoring & Support
      • Peer & Buddy Program

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    Fees and funding

    Alma College provides many financial aid opportunities for you throughout your college career

    • Undergraduate tuition

      USD$42,352 per year

    Merit Based Scholarships

    • Average amount

      USD$24,000

    • Requirements

      GPA of 3.5 - 4.0

    • Average amount

      USD$22,000

    • Requirements

      GPA of 3.0 - 3.5

    • Average amount

      USD$20,000

    • Requirements

      GPA of 2.5 - 3.0

    Performance Scholarships

    Amount: USD$1,500 per year Requirements: Available to talented students in art, dance, music (both vocal and instrumental), theatre, and Scottish Arts.

    E-sports Scholarship

    Amount: USD$1,500 per year Requirements: Awarded upon acceptance to incoming students (first year and transfer) who compete on the E-sports team

    Faith Leadership Scholarship

    Amount: USD$1,500 Requirements: The Faith Leadership Scholarship is awarded to incoming students who demonstrate the potential for leadership, innovation, and active engagement in spiritual life at Alma College. May be renewed for up to four years.

    Referral Award

    Amount: USD$1,500 per year Requirements: Prospective students who ultimately attend Alma and are referred to Alma College by an alumnus, faculty, staff member, current student or friend of the college receive the Alma College Referral Award.

    S-STEM Scholarship

    Amount: USD$5,000 per year Requirements: Alma College offers a limited number of STEM scholarships to incoming students. Available for students majoring in STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)

    Location

    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.

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    Visa requirements for Alma College

    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.

    USA student visa requirements