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Financial Aid Office

ACCEPTANCE RATE

62.38%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

100%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

12:1

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$27,558

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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English Degree

The English degree program at Alma College prepares students for the general study of the English language, with attention to the history and structure of the language, as well as communication skills, and the literature and culture of English-speaking persons. Students who graduate from the English degree program may pursue careers in writing, journalism, teaching, communications, marketing, linguistics, broadcasting, and more. Courses in the English degree program include communication theory, historical literature, including American and British literature. Get more details below including other Michigan colleges that offer english degrees.

Alma College

24567 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200, Southfield, MI

Alma College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Alma, MI, which is a predominantly rural area. The school maintains a Presbyterian Church affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Alma College has an annual student enrollment of approximately 1,400.

Students can pick from several areas of study, including:

  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Recreation And Fitness Studies
  • History

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores between 1472 - 1960 for the SAT exam and in a range of 22 - 27 on the ACT is typical among students accepted to this school. An estimated 70% of all applicant were accepted at this school, with 28% of those admitted choosing to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $32,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is about $4,900. Some students at Alma College may qualify for financial aid, which is typically offered as grants or student loans.

The mascot for Alma College is the "Scots", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:

  • Baseball (NCAA Division III)
  • Basketball (NCAA Division III)
  • Football (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, tuition information, areas of study, and more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.alma.edu.

Students Enrolled in the English Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Alma College offers a bachelor's degree program in english.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male3
Female8

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Black1
White9
Unknown1

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the English program at Alma College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, english language and literature teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 10.4% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Detroit-Dearborn-Livonia, MI Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 580
    • Average Annual Salary: $72210

    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

    Description

    Teach students in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies at the secondary level in public or private schools. May be designated according to subject matter specialty.

    Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

    Admission Requirements & Details

    The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the applicants Alma College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.

    College Credits Accepted

    • Dual Credits
    • AP Course Credits
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    Academics & Student Services

    Student Services

    To help support students, Alma College may provide student services including:

    • Remedial instructional courses
    • Career path counseling
    • Work study style employment
    • Helping students find work after graduation

    Intercollegiate Athletics

    Alma College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

    • Baseball (Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc)
    • Basketball (Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc)
    • Track and Field (Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc)
    • Football (Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc)
    • Golf
    • Lacrosse
    • Soccer
    • Softball
    • Swimming and Diving
    • Tennis
    • Volleyball
    • Wrestling
    • Other Sports
    • Bowling