Alma College 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$43,872

Cost of attendance at Alma College in 2022 for students from Michigan.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average	$11,680
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$43,872

Cost of attendance at Alma College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average	$20,120
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Alma College was $24,302. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Alma College

Alma College net price calculator

$24,302

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Michigan and nationwide.

Michigan's average	$12,908
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Alma College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$24,302	$667 (3%)	$19,625	$20,706	$21,551	$22,863	$26,674
2021	$23,635	$455 (2%)	$19,666	$18,565	$22,136	$22,815	$26,198
2020	$23,180	$350 (2%)	$18,060	$18,963	$21,670	$23,304	$25,958
2019	$22,830	$804 (4%)	$18,192	$18,082	$19,711	$22,857	$26,231
2018	$22,026	$489 (2%)	$16,474	$17,445	$20,016	$21,449	$25,995
2017	$21,537	$620 (3%)	$15,981	$17,681	$19,746	$21,959	$25,756
2016	$22,157	$342 (2%)	$16,257	$16,051	$21,742	$22,522	$25,775
2015	$21,815	$1,264 (6%)	$16,633	$17,010	$20,360	$21,471	$25,283
2014	$20,551	--	$14,985	$15,319	$18,650	$21,292	$24,722

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Alma College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$54,879	$1,345 (3%)	$43,872	$10,157	$850
2021	$53,534	$1,791 (3%)	$42,622	$10,062	$850
2020	$51,743	$1,163 (2%)	$41,398	$9,545	$800
2019	$50,580	$1,849 (4%)	$40,258	$9,522	$800
2018	$48,731	$1,458 (3%)	$38,768	$9,163	$800
2017	$47,273	$1,708 (4%)	$37,310	$9,163	$800
2016	$45,565	$1,150 (2%)	$35,806	$8,959	$800
2015	$46,715	$1,849 (4%)	$34,585	$11,030	$1,100
2014	$44,866	$1,600 (4%)	$33,135	$10,805	$926
2013	$43,266	--	$30,960	$11,456	$850

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Alma College provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,304 dormitories available to its students at $6,682 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Alma College is $742 per month.
Does Alma College provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Alma College for one academic year is $5,456, which works out to $606 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Alma College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $850.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Alma College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,316

If living off-campus, with family: $2,316

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,316
How much is Alma College application fees?: Alma College does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Alma College offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Alma College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,363	$692
For out-of-state students	$1,363	$692

Housing and Meal

Alma College offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Alma College for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$5,456	$6,682	N/A	19	1,304
2021	$5,300	$6,490	N/A	19	1,369
2020	$5,122	$6,262	N/A	19	1,369
2019	$5,499	$5,499	N/A	19	1,333
2018	$5,321	$5,321	N/A	19	1,369
2017	$5,119	$5,119	N/A	0	1,323
2016	$4,911	$4,911	N/A	19	1,271

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Alma College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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