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Adrian College

Adrian, Michigan 49221-2575

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Business-focusedTight-knitCollege town

Known for business

Adrian College is a private institution in Adrian with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1030, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.6K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

56% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $55,504 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,504.

Established
1859
Mascot
Bruiser
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
Northern Collegiate Hockey Association
Division
Division III

Plan Your Visit

68%Acceptance
1030SAT Avg
1,635Students
15:1Student:Faculty
56%Grad Rate
$55,504Earnings 10yr
$21,504Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate68.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1030

Reading & WritingMid: 530
455570
MathMid: 515
425550

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22
1826

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$40,556
Room & Board$13,424
Books & Supplies$1,100
Total Cost of Attendance$54,950
Average Net Price$21,504
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$15,688
$30–48K$15,581
$48–75K$19,528
$75–110K$24,062
$110K+$26,926

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

30.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

2.5%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$16,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

3

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (103)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

60%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads
1,635
Gender Split
46% / 54%
Women / Men
First Generation
31%
Pell Grant Recipients
31%

Race & Ethnicity

White 62%
Black 7%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 1%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 6%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate56.0%
Freshman Retention60.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$42,805
10 Years$55,504

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports

Ncaa divisionVolleyballHockey as

History & Fun Facts

  • •History The college has its origin as a theological institute founded by Wesleyan Methodists at Leoni, Michigan, in 1845.
  • •This institution merged with Leoni Seminary, another Methodist school, in 1855 to form Michigan Union College.
  • •In 1859, that institution closed and its assets were transferred to Adrian "through the efforts of the antislavery leader and educator, Rev.
  • •The college was chartered by the Michigan Legislature on March 28, 1859.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

90Average

Estimated from MI state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Detroitpop. 640K
60 mi(104 min)
Clevelandpop. 370K
125 mi(217 min)
Columbuspop. 900K
145 mi(251 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

DTW Detroit42 mi
CLE Cleveland119 mi
CMH Columbus145 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA666 mi · ~19h 14m drive
New York, NY528 mi · ~15h 15m drive
Hartford, CT586 mi · ~16h 56m drive
Providence, RI650 mi · ~18h 47m drive
Albany, NY529 mi · ~15h 17m drive
Syracuse, NY411 mi · ~11h 52m drive
Rochester, NY340 mi · ~9h 49m drive
Buffalo, NY273 mi · ~7h 53m drive
Philadelphia, PA483 mi · ~13h 57m drive
Pittsburgh, PA234 mi · ~6h 46m drive
Harrisburg, PA390 mi · ~11h 16m drive
Newark, NJ519 mi · ~15h drive
Washington, DC423 mi · ~12h 13m drive
Baltimore, MD430 mi · ~12h 25m drive
Atlanta, GA563 mi · ~16h 16m drive
Charlotte, NC493 mi · ~14h 15m drive
Raleigh, NC513 mi · ~14h 49m drive
Miami, FL1137 mi · ~32h 51m drive
Orlando, FL935 mi · ~27h 1m drive
Tampa, FL968 mi · ~27h 58m drive
Nashville, TN422 mi · ~12h 11m drive
New Orleans, LA891 mi · ~25h 44m drive
Richmond, VA463 mi · ~13h 23m drive
Chicago, IL184 mi · ~5h 19m drive
Detroit, MI60 mi · ~1h 44m drive
Minneapolis, MN508 mi · ~14h 41m drive
St. Louis, MO395 mi · ~11h 25m drive
Kansas City, MO585 mi · ~16h 54m drive
Indianapolis, IN183 mi · ~5h 17m drive
Columbus, OH145 mi · ~4h 11m drive
Cleveland, OH125 mi · ~3h 37m drive
Milwaukee, WI211 mi · ~6h 6m drive
Dallas, TX940 mi · ~27h 9m drive
Houston, TX1049 mi · ~30h 18m drive
Austin, TX1106 mi · ~31h 57m drive
San Antonio, TX1180 mi · ~34h 5m drive
Los Angeles, CA1925 mi · ~55h 37m drive
San Francisco, CA2038 mi · ~58h 53m drive
San Diego, CA1913 mi · ~55h 16m drive
Seattle, WA1899 mi · ~54h 52m drive
Portland, OR1926 mi · ~55h 38m drive
Denver, CO1102 mi · ~31h 50m drive
Phoenix, AZ1630 mi · ~47h 5m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1440 mi · ~41h 36m drive
Honolulu, HI4432 mi · ~128h 2m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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