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Adrian College

Adrian College

Adrian, MI · Town · 1,604 students
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$25,368
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
52%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
43% typical
$55,504
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$45,606 typical
73%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
75% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Adrian College is a private liberal arts institution in Michigan highly regarded for its hands-on academic preparation, particularly within its powerhouse programs in business administration, teacher education, and exercise science. The campus culture is exceptionally vibrant and tight-knit, defined by an active student body where a unique majority of undergraduates participate in competitive NCAA Division III athletics alongside robust Greek life and student organizations. What truly sets Adrian apart is its dedication to post-graduation security, showcased by the Adrian Plus program, which provides student loan repayment assistance to help graduates transition smoothly and confidently into their careers.

Wikipedia:Adrian College is a private United Methodist liberal arts college in Adrian, Michigan. The college offers bachelor's degrees in 92 academic majors and programs. The 100 acre (0.40 km2) campus contains newly constructed facilities along with historic buildings. Adrian College is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The spring 2020–21 enrollment was 1,677 students.

Location
Adrian, MI, 49221-2575 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
DTW · Detroit
42 mi away
Open in Google Maps
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$41,684
Housing & food (on campus)$20,260
Books & supplies$1,100
Cost of attendance$56,003
Average net price$25,368
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$41,684
Housing & food (on campus)$20,260
Books & supplies$1,100
Cost of attendance$56,003
Average net price$25,368
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$19,542
$30–48k
$21,571
$48–75k
$24,162
$75–110k
$27,166
$110k+
$28,652
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
52%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
37%
Back for yr 2
65%
Transferred
28%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
51% graduated · 37% transferred · 12% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$42,805
10 yrs after entry$55,504
Debt
Median at graduation$27,000
Monthly payment$286
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$27k
90th percentile$38,235
Green marks a figure above the typical Baccalaureate — diverse fields: 43% graduate within 6 yrs, $45,606 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
73%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1034
R 443–580 · M 430–560
ACT midpoint
22
Comp 21–27 · E 22–31 · M 19–27
SAT middle 50%: 873–1140
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Student Body
Gender
Men 57%Women 43%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
16 : 1
Pell grant
31%
First-gen
31%
Family income
$68,386
Independent
3%
Age at entry
19.0
Part-time
1%
Race & ethnicity
White
60%
Hispanic
6%
Black
6%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
6%
Unknown
16%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Bowling
    Men's · Women's
  • Equestrian
    Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Gymnastics
    Women's
  • Ice Hockey
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Women's
  • Rowing
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$42,805
After 10 yrs
$55,504
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness56
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas30
Biology, General30
Business Administration, Management and Operations28
Finance and Financial Management Services15
Marketing15
Accounting and Related Services13
Criminal Justice and Corrections12
Design and Applied Arts11
Social Work9
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions9
Natural Resources Conservation and Research8
English Language and Literature, General6
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology6
Psychology, General5
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication4
Type your major above to highlight and detail relevant programs.
Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$57M
Full-time faculty
44%
Faculty salary
$6,614/mo
Teaching spend
$8,132
per student
Federal loans
71%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — diverse fields
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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