Institution name

Alma College

Total number of students

1444

Contact address for international enquiries

614 W Superior Street
ALMA 48801

Venue / office name

Department of Political Science

Address

614 W Superior Street
ALMA
Michigan
48801

Venue description

Alma College is a selective, residential private liberal arts college that highlights personalized education, social responsibility and extraordinary achievements. Devoted exclusively to the teaching and education of undergraduate students, the College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. With an enrollment of 1,384 students (44 per cent men and 56 per cent women), the College employs a full-time teaching faculty of 86, of which 87 percent hold the Ph.D. or other terminal degree. The student-teacher ratio is 13:1, and no classes are taught by graduate students. Alma College was founded in 1886 by Michigan Presbyterians. While still maintaining a close relationship with the Presbyterian Church (USA), the College offers an environment that welcomes students of all religious backgrounds. The College’s attractive campus is located in the city of Alma (population approximately 9,000), located one hour north of Lansing in the center of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.

Telephone number

+1 989 463 7111

Is accommodation available at this venue?

Yes

Accommodation details

This College offers Bruske Hall - co-ed residence hall on campus. Bruske is designed in quads - clusters of rooms surrounding a center bathroom. Gelston Hall is a co-ed residence hall. Mitchell was the first residence to be built for men, but these days they are co-ed. They are wired for online computer access and have in-room cable TV. Newberry is wired for online computer access and have in-room cable television. They also have a lobby, study lounge, computer lab and laundry facilities. Newberry is staffed by student resident assistants and a postgraduate hall director. The four halls that make up South Complex, Carey, Bonbright, Nisbet and Brazell, were built in 1970. Carey and Bonbright share one entrance and Nisbet and Brazell share the other. They are wired for online computer access and are co-ed by suite (two rooms connected by one bathroom). Wright Hall - They have double and single rooms with private baths, living rooms and kitchens. Designed to be more like apartments than dorm rooms, Wright Hall’s suites and apartments still give a “family” feel. The building also has rooms set aside for student collaboration and game rooms.