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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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Healthcare Administration Degree

The healthcare administration program at Alma College prepares students for careers in small private practices, regional hospitals and national medical centers, nursing homes, outpatient care centers, rehabilitation clinics, and home healthcare services. The program focuses on developing, planning, and managing health care operations and services within health care facilities and across health care systems. Program courses include: business and financial management, public relations, human resources management, health care systems operation and management, and health law and regulations. Get more details below including other Michigan colleges that offer healthcare administration 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 Healthcare Administration Program

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

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male5
Female1

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
White6

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

Students who have completed the Healthcare Administration program at Alma College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Medical and Health Services Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, medical and health services managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 16.9% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Detroit-Dearborn-Livonia, MI Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 1
    • Average Hourly Rate: $54.04
    • Average Annual Salary: $112410

    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