Direct Costs for 2008-2009
(As determined by the Board of Trustees each February)
| Tuition | $24,630 |
| Full Board Plan | $4,120 |
| Standard Double Room | $4,000 |
| Fees | $220 |
| Preterm | $315* |
| Total | $33,285 |
*Applies only to new first year students and billed in Fall Term.
In addition to direct costs, students should expect costs for books, supplies and personal expenses of approximately $1,500-$2,000. These expenses are similar to what students can expect at other institutions across the country.
Alma College is affordable! The average need-based financial aid package was $21,029 for the incoming Fall 2007 class, of which $18,635 was grant and scholarship aid - free money.
Spring Term Costs
Students are required to complete two Spring Term courses during their four years. Students who enroll in Spring Term courses will have added charges of $330 for tuition and, if on-campus, $559 for board. If a students is traveling off-campus, additional costs may apply. Typically, no financial assistance is offered for Spring Term classes.
