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Adrian College
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 Adrian, MI🏛️ Private university📝 Test-optional

Adrian College is a small private institution in Michigan with about 1,800 students and a 72.5% acceptance rate. The school is most known for business and parks/recreation programs. Notable considerations include a 48% six-year graduation rate and a 65% first-year retention rate. Average net cost after aid is approximately $25,000 annually, though graduates carry a median debt of $27,000.

Acceptance rate
72.5%
Enrollment
1,821
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
48%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
873 – 1140
ACT (composite)
21 – 27
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$19,542
family income
$30–48k
$21,571
family income
$48–75k
$24,162
family income
$75–110k
$27,166
family income
$110k+
$28,652
family income
31% receive Pell grants
71% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields Adrian College graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Business & Marketing
23.3%
Parks & Recreation
17.2%
Education
11.0%
Biology
10.5%
Visual & Performing Arts
7.5%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$55,504
Earnings (6 yr)
$42,805
Completion
48%
Retention
65%
Median debt
$27,000

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Adrian College?

Adrian College has an acceptance rate of 72.5%, making it relatively accessible.

What SAT score do you need for Adrian College?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 873 and 1140 on the SAT. The ACT range is 21–27.

How much does Adrian College actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $19,542 per year, rising to $28,652 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.