Adrian College

4/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Adrian, MI
4.0 2 reviews

#13 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

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Overview

Total enrollment

1,765

Location Adrian, Michigan
Website adrian.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Distant Town
Religious Affiliation United Methodist

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Adrian, Michigan, approximately 75 miles southwest of Detroit, Adrian College is a private liberal arts institution founded in 1859 with historic ties to the United Methodist Church. The 132-acre campus features a mix of Victorian-era and modern buildings, centered around a traditional college mall. The college maintains competitive admissions standards and offers undergraduate programs across liberal arts and sciences, with notable strengths in business, health sciences, and teacher education. Students are required to live on campus for their first three years, with housing options ranging from historic residence halls to modern apartment-style complexes, and the college competes in NCAA Division III athletics, particularly recognized for its men's hockey program.

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Ratings

Adrian College is rated within the lower 39% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10.

Overall Rating

4 out of 10
Academics

6 out of 10
Resources

4 out of 10
Outcomes

4 out of 10
Value

2 out of 10

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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 873/1140
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 21/27
GPA 3.2

Acceptance Rate

72.5%

Applications Due Aug 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 26.3%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$41,684

Costs for Adrian College
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$41,684
Books and Supplies		$1,100
Other Fees		$1,422
Room and Board		$20,260
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,050
Total One Year Cost		$66,516

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$39,900 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

49% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Adrian College are Business, Visual and Performing Arts, and Education. 21% of students major in Business, 12% in Visual and Performing Arts, and 8% in Education.