More selective than 88% of Michigan colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Alma College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
We don't have Alma College's Common Data Set yet, the college's own report of what it weighs in admissions, early decision and waitlist numbers. Work at Alma College or have its file? Send it to us.
Alma College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 57% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 66% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Alma College compared with other Michigan colleges?
Alma College has the 6th-lowest acceptance rate of 42 Michigan colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Hillsdale College | 21% | 90% | — |
| 3 | Spring Arbor University | 52% | 64% | $19,353 |
| 4 | University of Michigan-Dearborn | 56% | 58% | $9,492 |
| 5 | Lawrence Technological University | 56% | 61% | $32,918 |
| 6 | Alma College | 57% | 63% | $20,694 |
| 7 | Madonna University | 63% | 60% | $17,755 |
| 8 | Northwood University | 65% | 63% | $27,232 |
| 9 | Cleary University | 68% | 41% | $22,143 |
| 10 | Lake Superior State University | 68% | 51% | $12,822 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Michigan colleges →
Who enrolls at Alma College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Alma College admissions questions
What is the Alma College acceptance rate?
Alma College accepts 57% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,610 of 3,975 applicants were admitted.
Does Alma College require the SAT or ACT?
Alma College does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at Alma College?
13% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (346 of 2,610).
Is Alma College getting harder to get into?
Alma College accepted 57% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 66% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Alma College overview