Alma College
Alma, Michigan · Private
Alma College admitted 66% of 4,931 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 950–1135 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 64% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Alma College
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Application deadlines
Alma College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application is free, and Alma College accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Alma College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Alma College doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.
What admissions weighs
How Alma College rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- GPA
Important
- Course rigor
Considered
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Activities
Not considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Essay
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.59 GPA.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $63,940 a year. After grants, students paid $24,862 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Alma College’s acceptance rate?
Alma College admitted 66% of applicants: 3,239 of 4,931 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is Alma College’s application deadline?
Alma College uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.
What SAT score do you need for Alma College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 950 to 1135, with a median around 1050. A score at or above 1050 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Alma College’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27, and Alma College accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Does Alma College have supplemental essays?
No. Alma College doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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