Paying for Alma College

UndergraduateGraduate
2024 Tuition & Fee $47,430 3.98% $18,781 -11.91%
The 2024 tuition & fees of Alma College (Alma) is $47,430 for prospective students and the 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $18,781. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $24,603.
99% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $33,305. It could cover 70.22% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $30,635 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
Alma's 4-year tuition is $202,048, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $271,825.
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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Alma College is $47,430. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 3.98% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $24,603.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $49,316 , a 4.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Alma Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$45,616$15,084
2023-2024$47,430$15,660
Change % 2023-20243.98%3.82%
2024-2025$49,316$16,258

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, 2024 tuition & fees is $18,781. The graduate tuition is same as the last year. Its graduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $13,501.
The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $16,544 for the academic year 2024-2025 , a 11.9% decrease compared to 2024's rate.
Alma Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$21,320$15,084
2023-2024$18,781$15,660
Change % 2023-2024-11.91%3.82%
2024-2025$16,544$16,258

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Alma. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $1,473. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $775.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2022-2023$1,417
2023-2024$1,473
2024-2025$1,531
Graduate2022-2023$720
2023-2024$775
2024-2025$834

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $15,660 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 3.82% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 10.66% compared to the previous year.
The Alma's 2024 on-campus COA is $63,940 and off-campus COA is $59,966.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Alma
On-CampusOff Campus
Tuition & Fees$47,430
Room & Board$13,128$9,154
Personal Expenses$2,532$2,532
Books & Supplies$850
Cost of Attendance$63,940$59,966
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

Alma Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Alma?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Alma is $202,048.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Alma 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$48,632$49,864$51,128$52,424$202,048
Class of 2029Fall 2025$49,864$51,128$52,424$53,752$207,169
Class of 2030Fall 2026$51,128$52,424$53,752$55,115$212,419
Class of 2031Fall 2027$52,424$53,752$55,115$56,511$217,802
Class of 2032Fall 2028$53,752$55,115$56,511$57,944$223,322

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $271,825.
Alma 4 Years COA
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$65,507$67,113$68,759$70,446$271,825
Class of 2029Fall 2025$67,113$68,759$70,446$72,175$278,492
Class of 2030Fall 2026$68,759$70,446$72,175$73,946$285,325
Class of 2031Fall 2027$70,446$72,175$73,946$75,762$292,329
Class of 2032Fall 2028$72,175$73,946$75,762$77,623$299,506

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 99% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $138,605.
Alma 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$32,202$33,808$35,454$37,141$138,605
Class of 2029Fall 2025$33,808$35,454$37,141$38,870$145,272
Class of 2030Fall 2026$35,454$37,141$38,870$40,641$152,105
Class of 2031Fall 2027$37,141$38,870$40,641$42,457$159,109
Class of 2032Fall 2028$38,870$40,641$42,457$44,318$166,286

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Alma College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to Alma
In-StateOut-of-State
Alma College$47,430
University of Detroit Mercy$32,300
Davenport University$23,324
Baker College$12,810
Hope College$37,670
Calvin University$38,670
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