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Adrian College
Most applicants get into Adrian College — 72.5% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Adrian College anchors the college town of Adrian, MI, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its United Methodist affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Accounting and Related Services, where graduates median $77,588 four years out. Faculty pay averages $79,368 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 1,604 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 65.4% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 880 and 1120 — below the MI middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Adrian College's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Adrian College is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 880–1120 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Adrian College's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 455 | 500 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 425 | 500 | 550 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 | 26 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Adrian College received 3,054 applications and admitted 2,088 (68.4%), with 484 enrolling.
How Adrian College compares
| Adrian College | Michigan median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 72.5% | 79.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $41,684 | $24,944 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $55,504 | $54,739 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Adrian College student earns $55,504 — 1% above the Michigan median of $54,739 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Adrian College lists tuition at $41,684 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Adrian College's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $41,684 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 1,604 undergraduates, Adrian College is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
48.4% graduate within six years. Roughly 52% don't — ask a Adrian College tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Adrian College
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $77,588 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $69,654 |
| Marketing | $66,808 |
| Biology, General | $63,816 |
| Social Work | $54,277 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $54,077 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $52,309 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $52,176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $51,559 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $48,453 |
Median earnings for these 10 Adrian College programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $55,504 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 47 additional Adrian College programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Adrian College?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 880–1120 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 72.5% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Adrian College's acceptance rate?
68.4% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,088 admitted from 3,054 applicants.
How much does Adrian College cost?
At Adrian College, published tuition is $41,684 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Adrian College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Adrian College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $55,504 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Michigan
- Albion College — 80.7% admitted
- Andrews University — 81.8% admitted
- Baker College — 81.9% admitted
- Calvin University — 70.9% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.