Admissions Requirements

Alma College is a selective institution and requires excellence from its applicants. International applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be considered for admission:

• Completion of a secondary school curriculum with above-average performance in all coursework and above average performance on any cumulative examinations taken at the end of secondary school.
• Coursework should include 4 years of English, 3 years of mathematics, 3 years of science and 3 years of social studies.

You must also show English proficiency in one of the following ways:

1. TOEFL score must be greater than 525 (paper test) or 197 (computer test).
2. Graduate from English speaking secondary school.
3. Other means approved by Alma College international admissions committee.

If your first language is English, you should take the SAT I or ACT examination. Applicants must achieve a minimum of a composite of 1030 with scores of 500 on both the verbal and math sections of the SAT I, or a composite of a 22 on the ACT.

• You must demonstrate your ability to cover the cost of attending Alma College by completing the International Certification of Finances and Application for International Financial Aid. While Alma does offer scholarships for international students, we are unable to provide full ride packages to any students.
• You must submit all necessary documents, including a completed application for admission as discussed in the International Application Process page.

Some applicants who do not meet all of Alma’s regular admission criteria may be accepted based on other demonstrations of academic promise through counselor/ teacher recommendations, extracurricular activities and/or a personal interview.

Student Profile

Martin Kuustik
Graduation: 2010
Major: Business Administration
From: Saku Harju, Estonia
Interests: Greek Life, Cultural Awareness

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