The campus of Alma is in Alma, MI, which is a town not particularly near any major cities. Its Presbyterian Church (USA) nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Alma is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Bachelor's degree.

Course Topics

Alma has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in medicine, media, music, science, mathematics, art studies, and drama and performing arts.

Alma Selectivity

Admission at Alma is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 498. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 520 and 668. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Alma is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.

Student Enrollment

In 2007, the school had 1,355 students enrolled (1,318 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

Alma has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Alma values student athletics, and belongs to the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Alma College's mission is to prepare graduates who think critically, serve generously, lead purposefully and live responsibly as stewards of the world they bequeath to future generations."