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Location

Alma College is located in the city of Alma, population 9,000, in the center of Michigan's lower peninsula. 50 miles north of Lansing and two and one-half hours northwest of Detroit, Alma is found at the intersection of US 27 and Route 46. The 100-acre campus is a block and a half west of downtown Alma, and within two hours of Michigan's beaches and ski areas.

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From the north, take US 127 to Alma, 17 miles south of Mt. Pleasant. Take the first Alma exit, which is Business 127. At the third light on Business 127 (also called Wright Avenue), turn right on Superior Street; the College will be on your right.

From the south, take US 127 to Alma, 48 miles north of Lansing. Take the first Alma exit to Business 127, and follow this route (which becomes Superior Street) through the downtown business district. Continue on Superior Street past Wright Avenue; the College will be on your right.

From the west, take Route 46 from US 131, about 40 miles. Turn right on Business 127. At the third light on Business 127 (also called Wright Avenue) turn right on Superior Street; the College will be on your right.

From the east, take Route 46 from Saginaw, about 35 miles. Turn left on Business 127. At the third light on Business 127 (also called Wright Avenue) turn right on Superior Street; the College will be on your right.

If you are arriving by plane, train or bus, then our alternative transportation page will help you reach our campus.

Alma, Michigan

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Alma College located on a map of the City of Alma.

 

Alma is one of only 100 colleges and universities to be named to the Templeton Honor Roll in the Templeton Guide: Colleges That Encourage Character Development.

 

Student Profile

Elizabeth Heitsch

Elizabeth Heitsch
Graduation: 2008
Major: History
From: St. Louis, Michigan
Interests: Reading, Music

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