Alma College

If you are applying to Alma College, there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Alma College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Alma College's admissions stats.

Alma College 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	22%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are not considered
Waitlist	No

Alma College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Alma College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	No	––	––

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Considering Applying Early to Alma College?

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Alma College does not offer early decision or early action.

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More on Alma College Admissions

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Transferring to Alma College

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Alma College

Alma College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Alma College Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Alma College

Curious about the factors that are considered by Alma College during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Application Essay	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Interview	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with Alma College for more information on admission factors.

Alma College 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Alma College, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Alma College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview			√
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Alma College?

Students admitted to Alma College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.

Out of all students that were admitted, 54% submitted a class rank. At Alma College 22% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 25% were in the top 25% and 81% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Alma College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	14.2%
3.75 and 3.99	21.3%
3.50 and 3.74	20.7%
3.25 and 3.49	16.3%
3.00 and 3.24	13.2%
2.50 and 2.9	11.3%
2.00 and 2.49	3%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Alma College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Alma College does not consider ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

Alma College does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to Alma College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Alma College. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Alma College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Alma College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Alma College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Alma College.

Does Alma College accept transfer credits?

✅ Alma College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Alma College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Alma College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Alma College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits but does not accept Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Alma College?

✅ Alma College is not test optional. Test scores will not be considered during the admissions process, even if you submit them.

What is Alma College's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Alma College is 69%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Alma College?

❌ Alma College does not offer early decision.

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