Alma College
- Private
Alma College: international tuition 53,304 USD per year, one-year total cost 56,474 USD, acceptance rate 57%. Merit scholarships and need-based aid are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 110.
Yes. Vietnamese international first-year applicants are considered for Alma merit scholarships and need-based aid during admission, with no separate application. The page does not say whether Alma is need-blind for international applicants.
Getting in. The school admits 65.7% of applicants (3,239 of 4,931). The SAT range of admitted students is not published. The school does not require the SAT or ACT. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 79+ or Duolingo 110+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 56,474 USD. Take off 201,000 USD a year from 7 scholarships confirmed for international students, and about 0 USD is left.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/7. You apply through Alma College application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 10/10/2026Cost checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at Alma College?
International tuition is 53,304 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 56,474 USD.
Does Alma College offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships and need-based aid are open to international students. Yes. Vietnamese international first-year applicants are considered for Alma merit scholarships and need-based aid during admission, with no separate application. The page does not say whether Alma is need-blind for international applicants.
What English scores does Alma College require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 110.
What is the acceptance rate at Alma College?
The acceptance rate is 57%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerYesAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.If you are admitted, the offer comes with aid: the school either sets what your family pays based on finances, or takes a merit scholarship off the tuition.You will need: no separate scholarship essay — the school considers you for merit aid from your application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.There are scholarships open to international students, but the pages do not say whether they need their own application.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Contact
Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?YesInternational merit scholarships are decided at admission, with no separate application required.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe provided pages do not state whether ability to pay is considered in international admission decisions.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearNo separate application for admission-time decisions does not establish that a CSS Profile or international aid form is unnecessary.
Scholarships at this school
AchievementMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page30,000 USD/year≈ ₫782M
This merit scholarship is covered by Alma's financial-assistance policy for international students.
AlmaMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page28,000 USD/year≈ ₫730M
This merit scholarship is covered by Alma's financial-assistance policy for international students.
DeanMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page34,000 USD/year≈ ₫887M
This merit scholarship is covered by Alma's financial-assistance policy for international students.
PresidentialMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page38,000 USD/year≈ ₫991M
This merit scholarship is covered by Alma's financial-assistance policy for international students.
Scottish Hospitality ScholarshipOtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Application method unclearSchool page3,000 USD/year≈ ₫78.2M
International students can earn this scholarship through a virtual visit according to Alma's page.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Must complete visit prior to freshman move in.
TartanMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page32,000 USD/year≈ ₫835M
This merit scholarship is covered by Alma's financial-assistance policy for international students.
TrusteeMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page36,000 USD/year≈ ₫939M
This merit scholarship is covered by Alma's financial-assistance policy for international students.
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- English proficiencyRequired
- Proof of fundsRequired
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 190 United States schools admitting 40–70% that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 164 United States schools admitting 40–70% that publish it in Duckling's data.
DeadlinesFall 2027
- Recommended application date for winter semester (ROLLING)Applicationin17days
- Commitment-deposit deadline for priority housing selectionDeposit+198 days
- Recommended application date for fall semester (ROLLING)Application+259 days
Admission odds in numbers
Credit for exams
A score of at least 5 in an individual IB Higher Level subject may make you eligible for Alma College credit in the corresponding subject.
Scores that count1234567
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Where the school is
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 10/10/2026How Duckling sources data