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Making the decision about your education is a big deal. We’re here to help you every step of the way — you’ll even get your own personal admissions representative.

A Worthy Investment

Alma College offers a world of opportunities at your fingertips. Rigorous academics paired with ample experiential learning opportunities, extra-curricular activities, and a supportive campus community mean you’re well prepared for the world when you graduate. At Alma, you will benefit from:

Hands on support from our faculty, staff, and alumni - We don’t just say that we offer a personalized education, we prove it to our students on a daily basis. You will be surrounded by a network of driven and caring staff that will help you transition to college, succeed while you are here, and land that first job after college!
A world of opportunities - 97% of our students engage in experiential learning during their time at Alma. Whether your dream is an internship at a Fortune 500 company or to travel the globe, we will help you get there.
Access to all Alma has to offer - From the very beginning, we ensure that you have the chance to meaningfully explore academic and experiential opportunities. Our Venture program is available to all students and provides up to $2,500 to offset the cost of an out of the classroom experience - the world becomes your classroom.

An Alma College education is an investment in your future that is worth more than just a degree. Your time at Alma is unique to you - visit campus today to begin your Alma experience.

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<div class="qt-image"><img src="/live/resource/image/livewhale/theme/alma/img/openQuoteKO.rev.1516229846.png" alt=""/></div><div class="stylized-profile"><span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/profiles/7499-libbey-jones"><img src="/live/image/gid/99/width/326/height/426/crop/1/src_region/0,131,640,772/14604_image2.rev.1517344881.jpg" alt="Libbey Jones" title="Libbey Jones" class="lw_image" width="326" height="426" data-max-w="640" data-max-h="1136"/></a></span><div class="quote"><p> I knew from the start this small <span id="0.28004110002379234" class="highlight">a</span>nd personable campus would become my second home!</p></div></div>
<div class="qt-image"><img src="/live/resource/image/livewhale/theme/alma/img/openQuoteKO.rev.1516229846.png" alt=""/></div><div class="stylized-profile"><span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/profiles/3860-katherine-vaillancourt"><img src="/live/image/gid/99/width/326/height/426/crop/1/src_region/0,0,800,533/4325_katherine_vaillancourt_photo.rev.1510101317.jpg" alt="Katherine Vaillancourt" title="Katherine Vaillancourt" class="lw_image" width="326" height="426" data-max-w="800" data-max-h="533"/></a></span><div class="quote"><p> The college sets you apart with the countless opportunities you will find here.</p></div></div>
<div class="qt-image"><img src="/live/resource/image/livewhale/theme/alma/img/openQuoteKO.rev.1516229846.png" alt=""/></div><div class="stylized-profile"><span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/profiles/7501-fernanda-melo"><img src="/live/image/gid/99/width/326/height/426/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,2400/14605_B2AF76A1-9478-4C95-AAEC-F5BE9E8BDFD2.rev.1517345426.JPG" alt="Fernanda Melo" title="Fernanda Melo" class="lw_image" width="326" height="426" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/99/width/326/height/426/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,2400/14605_B2AF76A1-9478-4C95-AAEC-F5BE9E8BDFD2.rev.1517345426.JPG 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/99/width/326/height/426/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,2400/14605_B2AF76A1-9478-4C95-AAEC-F5BE9E8BDFD2.rev.1517345426.JPG 3x" data-max-w="3200" data-max-h="2400"/></a></span><div class="quote"><p> This is a place where you’ll make life-long connections.</p></div></div>
<div class="qt-image"><img src="/live/resource/image/livewhale/theme/alma/img/openQuoteKO.rev.1516229846.png" alt=""/></div><div class="stylized-profile"><span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/profiles/7502-mackenzie-rae-harris"><img src="/live/image/gid/99/width/326/height/426/crop/1/src_region/0,0,720,960/14585_Mackenzielondon.rev.1517251736.jpg" alt="Mackenzie Rae Harris" title="Mackenzie Rae Harris" class="lw_image" width="326" height="426" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/99/width/326/height/426/crop/1/src_region/0,0,720,960/14585_Mackenzielondon.rev.1517251736.jpg 2x" data-max-w="720" data-max-h="960"/></a></span><div class="quote"><p> Alma is not just a school but a second home you will have forever. </p></div></div>
<div class="qt-image"><img src="/live/resource/image/livewhale/theme/alma/img/openQuoteKO.rev.1516229846.png" alt=""/></div><div class="stylized-profile"><span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/profiles/530-natalia-nazareth"><img src="/live/image/gid/99/width/326/height/426/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1650,1096/2690_dsc_1103.rev.1510101317.jpg" alt="Natalia Nazareth" title="Natalia Nazareth" class="lw_image" width="326" height="426" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/99/width/326/height/426/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1650,1096/2690_dsc_1103.rev.1510101317.jpg 2x" data-max-w="1650" data-max-h="1096"/></a></span><div class="quote"><p> Alma will be the best four years of your life!</p></div></div>
<div class="qt-image"><img src="/live/resource/image/livewhale/theme/alma/img/openQuoteKO.rev.1516229846.png" alt=""/></div><div class="stylized-profile"><span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/profiles/6757-michaela-austin"><img src="/live/image/gid/99/width/326/height/426/crop/1/src_region/0,0,528,960/14543_42D8D969-30F4-4701-99C3-0566620247CD.rev.1516299543.jpg" alt="Michaela Austin" title="Michaela Austin" class="lw_image" width="326" height="426" data-max-w="528" data-max-h="960"/></a></span><div class="quote"><p> My favorite part about Alma is all the help it has to offer.</p></div></div>
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Read all about it

Alma College To Begin Test-optional Admissions Policy

Students who apply to Alma typically have more college-ready experiences and talent than a single test score can dictate, including community-service, school leadership, broad talents and academic accomplishments.
Alma College Featured in ‘Colleges that Create Futures’

The Princeton Review recognizes Alma College for its on-time graduation pledge, funding for off-campus experiences, Model UN success, STEM education and research, faculty support and alumni network.
New Academic Tracks Explore Game Design, Sports Communication

Guided coursework, intentional campus experiences provide academic preparation for students with career aspirations in fields of growing interest.
National Reviewers Recognize Alma College for Quality

Several national higher education guides commend Alma College for distinctions in academic quality, student life experience and successful outcomes.
Alma, Mid Michigan Colleges Partner for Transfer Transition

“This is a terrific partnership that provides opportunities for conditionally admitted students to engage with all aspects of the Alma College community while taking courses at Mid.”— Jeff Abernathy

Alma is an affordable option: 100% of students receive some form of aid.

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If there’s one word to describe an Alma student, it’s involved. No matter what you’re into, you can pursue your passions here.

SEE FOR YOURSELF

Come check us out and see what Alma can offer you. Sit in on a class, eat a meal in the dining commons and see your future dorm room. There are many opportunities to explore Alma.

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