Adrian College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Adrian, Michigan with 1,604 undergraduates. It admits 73% of applicants, costs an average of $31,986 a year after grants and graduates 51% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Adrian College acceptance rate and admissions
Adrian College admitted 73% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 443 to 580, math 430 to 560). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Adrian College tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $42,764 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $21,480 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $63,085 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $31,986 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $31,986 a year after grants and scholarships, $31,099 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Adrian College's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Adrian College graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 51% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $56,860 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $27,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 47% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Adrian College majors and what graduates earn
Adrian College awarded bachelor's degrees in 45 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from accounting ($77,588).
All 45 majors at Adrian College
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Adrian College
11 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 11 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business administration | Master's | 10 | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting | Master's | 9 | $69,491 | n/a |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | Master's | 8 | n/a | n/a |
| Health administration | Master's | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more) | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal justice | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Finance | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Marketing | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Education leadership | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Human resources | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 1,604 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 43% women, 57% men
- 16 students for every faculty member
- Setting: distant town
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Adrian College?
Adrian College admitted 73% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Adrian College cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $42,764. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $31,986 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Adrian College?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 443 to 580 in reading and writing and 430 to 560 in math, and 21 to 27 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Adrian College test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Adrian College reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Adrian College?
51% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Adrian College graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $56,860 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.