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Adrian College

Adrian, Michigan 49221-2575

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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

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7 upcoming visits · Next: Mon, Apr 13 · Campus Tour
68%Acceptance
1030SAT Avg
1,635Students
15:1Student:Faculty
56%Grad Rate
$55,504Earnings 10yr
$21,504Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Adrian College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate68.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1030

Reading & WritingMid: 530
455570
MathMid: 515
425550

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22
1826

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

68.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

1030

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$21,504

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

3000.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/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

Programs (103)

Student Life

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
8 Years$47,820
10 Years$55,504

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$34,500
Men
$50,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

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)

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