Cost of Attendance
For the 2024-25 Academic Year
Cost of attendance (COA) is an average estimate of costs a student would have if enrolled at Alma College for the fall and winter semesters. It includes the costs billed by the college (direct) and estimated costs that are not billed by Alma (indirect).
- What is a direct cost? For example, your tuition, activity fee, and food/housing (if on-campus) will be directly billed by the college onto your student account.
- What is an indirect cost? On the other hand, Alma College will not bill you for transportation or miscellaneous personal expenses; instead, these expenses are amounts that are created to allow for further financial aid eligibility to help offset non-Alma College expenses you may experience while enrolled.
Bottom line? The COA, represented in the below charts, are here to help us determine your financial aid offer, while your true costs will depend on the actual credit load, food and housing plan you choose, and other expenses you may choose to have.
Undergraduate Costs
On Campus
On Campus
On Campus
Direct Costs |
|
| Tuition* | $49,282.00 |
| Living Expenses | $15,095.00 |
| Activity Fee | $270.00 |
| Orientation Week Fee | $400.00 |
| Total Direct Costs | $65,047.00 |
Indirect Costs |
|
| Transportation | $1,100.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,172.00 |
| Health Insurance | $1,760.00 |
| Loan Fees | $120.00 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,880.00 |
| Total Indirect Costs | $7,032.00 |
| *Flat rate undergraduate tuition for 13-18 credits | |
Off Campus
Off Campus
Off Campus
Direct Costs |
|
| Tuition* | $49,282.00 |
| Activity Fee | $270.00 |
| Orientation Week Fee | $400.00 |
| Total Direct Costs | $49,952.00 |
Indirect Costs |
|
| Transportation | $1,100.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,172.00 |
| Health Insurance | $1,760.00 |
| Loan Fees | $120.00 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,880.00 |
| Living Expenses | $17,685.00 |
| Total Indirect Costs | $24,717.00 |
| *Flat rate undergraduate tuition for 13-18 credits | |
Off Campus - Living with Supporter
Off Campus - Living with Supporter
Off Campus - Living with Supporter
The COA below assumes that you are living with a family member or supporter and you are not paying rent.
Direct Costs |
|
| Tuition* | $49,282.00 |
| Activity Fee | $270.00 |
| Orientation Week Fee | $400.00 |
| Total Direct Costs | $49,952.00 |
Indirect Costs |
|
| Transportation | $1,100.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,172.00 |
| Loan Fees | $120.00 |
| Health Insurance | $1,760.00 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,880.00 |
| Living Expenses | $8,843.00 |
| Total Indirect Costs | $15,875.00 |
| *Flat rate undergraduate tuition for 13-18 credits | |
Spring Term
Spring Term
Spring Term
| Tuition Cost | $2,053 |
| Food and Housing | $985 |
| Course Fee | Varies |
| Total | $3,038.00 |
Graduate Costs
Communication and Information Technology
Communication and Information Technology
Communication and Information Technology
Direct Costs |
|
| Tuition – 6 credits | $9,612.00 |
| Total Direct Costs | $9,612.00* |
Indirect Costs |
|
| Transportation | $1,730.00 |
| Books | $850.00 |
| Loan Fees | $218.00 |
| Personal | $1,830.00 |
| Housing and Food Allocation | $14,860.00 |
| Total Indirect Costs | $19,488.00* |
*This amount represents the total cost of the program. You will be charged per credit hour so your personal costs will be dependent on the pace you progress through the program.
Creative Writing
Creative Writing
Creative Writing
Direct Costs |
|
| Tuition – 11 Credits | $19,469.00 |
| Residency Cost | $2,500.00 |
| Activity Fee | $270.00 |
| Total Direct Costs | $22,239.00 |
Indirect Costs |
|
| Transportation | $1,730.00 |
| Books | $850.00 |
| Loan Fees | $218.00 |
| Personal | $1,830.00 |
| Housing and Food Allocation | $14,860.00 |
| Total Indirect Costs | $19,488.00 |
*This amount represents the total cost of the program. You will be charged per credit hour so your personal costs will be dependent on the pace you progress through the program.
Cyber Security
Cyber Security
Cyber Security
Direct Costs |
|
| Tuition | $10,000.00 |
| Total Direct Costs | $10,000.00 |
Indirect Costs |
|
| Transportation | $1,730.00 |
| Books | $850.00 |
| Loan Fees | $218.00 |
| Personal | $1,830.00 |
| Housing and Food Allocation | $14,860.00 |
| Total Indirect Costs | $19,488.00 |
*This amount represents the total cost of the program. You will be charged per credit hour so your personal costs will be dependent on the pace you progress through the program.
Special Education
Special Education
Special Education
Direct Costs |
|
| Tuition | $24,030.00 |
| Course Fee | $5,970.00 |
| Total Direct Costs | $30,000.00 |
Indirect Costs |
|
| Transportation | $1,730.00 |
| Books | $850.00 |
| Loan Fees | $218.00 |
| Personal | $1,830.00 |
| Housing and Food Allocation | $14,860.00 |
| Total Indirect Costs | $19,488.00 |
*This amount represents the total cost of the program. You will be charged per credit hour so your personal costs will be dependent on the pace you progress through the program.