Alma College is a small private liberal arts college in Alma, central Michigan, affiliated with the Presbyterian Church. It is best known for health sciences, business, education, music and its Scottish heritage, with small classes and a residential campus. Choose it for a close-knit liberal arts education in the American Midwest.
Alma, Michigan, United States
Official website: alma.edu
1886 in Alma, Michigan
Higher Learning Commission
Around 1,300 students
$20,000 – $48,000
International students, before scholarships
$11,000 – $14,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on alma.edu before you apply.
BS Integrative Physiology and Health Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
BA Business Administration
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
BS Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
BA Music
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
Scottish heritage, with a kiltie marching band and Highland festival.
Small classes and close faculty mentoring.
Health science programmes that feed medical and health graduate schools.
Graduates move into healthcare, business and education roles across Michigan.
Many alumni continue to medical, physician assistant and graduate programmes.
Internships are available with Michigan employers.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
The campus is a compact residential site with halls, a library and sports facilities close together.
Alma is a small town in central Michigan with very low rent. Lansing is about an hour away and Detroit about two.
Form I-20 issued by Alma College
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Alma reviews applications on a rolling basis. International applicants should apply by 1 June 2027 for fall and by 1 November 2026 for spring.
Most programmes start in fall and spring. Music starts in the fall.
You need an F-1 student visa. Alma issues your Form I-20 after you accept the offer and submit proof of funding. Then pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and attend a visa interview.
Health science, business administration, computer science and music are popular. Entry is based on grades with IELTS 6.0.
Yes. Alma offers merit scholarships that cover a large share of tuition. Check the financial aid pages for current amounts.
