Alma College - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Alma College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

64.7%

Admission Difficulty for Alma College
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Unavailable
Applicant Competition		Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Alma College is 64.7%. Its admission rate is the 8th lowest in Michigan.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Alma College and can you get accepted?

Alma College is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 2,180 out of the 3,372 who applied were admitted.

Alma College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.5. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 15% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Alma College?

65% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Alma College you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.5 or better
Earn B+ grades in high school
Graduate in the top half of your high school class

Alma College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.5

Typical High School Grades

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Alma College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Alma College are to have around a 3.5 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Alma College accepts 65% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Alma College is 3.5 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #17 in Michigan for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Alma College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Alma College students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	14.2%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	21.3%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	20.7%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	16.3%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	13.2%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	11.3%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	3.0%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Alma College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required by Alma College. The school has a test blind policy.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT

92%

SAT Scores for Alma College
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	N/A
Math 25th Percentile	N/A
Composite 25th Percentile	N/A

SAT Scores for Alma College
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	N/A
Math 75th Percentile	N/A
Composite 75th Percentile	N/A
Average SAT Score	N/A

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Alma College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT

33%

ACT Scores for Alma College
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	N/A
Math 25th Percentile	N/A
Composite 25th Percentile	N/A

ACT Scores for Alma College
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	N/A
Math 75th Percentile	N/A
Composite 75th Percentile	N/A
Average ACT Score	N/A

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

High School Class Rank

81% of Alma College freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 25% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Alma College students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	22%
Top 25% of class	25%
Top 50% of class	81%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Alma College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	1,753	1,619	3,372
Accepted	1,237	943	2,180
Acceptance Rate	71%	58%	65%
Enrolled	148	185	333
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	12%	20%	15%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Alma College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Alma College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Alma College Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted