At a glance
Average net price
$25,368
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
48.4%
Admission rate
73%
Undergrad size
1,604
In-state tuition
$41,684
Out-of-state tuition
$41,684
Cost of attendance
$56,003
Median earnings (10y)
$55,504
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,034
- ACT midpoint
- 22
- Retention
- 65.4%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
22 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by trades & services (24%), business (23%), stem (19%).
- STEM19%
- Health2%
- Business23%
- Humanities & arts14%
- Social sciences18%
- Trades & services24%
- Business23.3%~374 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Parks & recreation17.2%~275 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Education11.0%~176 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Biological sciences10.5%~168 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~120 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~99 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Computer science4.3%~69 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology3.2%~52 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~39 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~39 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English1.9%~30 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~30 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Communication1.9%~30 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~26 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences1.3%~21 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Liberal arts1.1%~17 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~13 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.5%~9 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History0.3%~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
38 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 110 | $27,578 | $27,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 59 | $25,882 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 56 | $37,639 | $30,994 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 55 | $39,891 | $27,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 45 | — | $30,500 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 39 | $40,234 | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 30 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 23 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | $27,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master's | 18 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 18 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Master's | 17 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Master's | 15 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master's | 14 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 11 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 8 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Undergraduate certificate | 8 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 7 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 7 | — | — |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 5 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Adrian College
Adrian College is a mid-sized institution located in Adrian, Michigan, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,604 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Parks & recreation, Education.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Adrian College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $25,368 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $41,684 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $56,003 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 48.4%, a average completion outcome. 65.4% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $55,504 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Adrian College confers degrees and certificates across 22 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Parks & recreation, Education. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by trades & services (24% of credentials), business (23% of credentials), stem (19% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Adrian College accepts 73% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,034. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 22.
Location & campus
Set in Adrian, Michigan (town), Adrian College draws students from across Michigan and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Adrian College
Q.How much does Adrian College cost?
The average net price at Adrian College is $25,368 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $56,003.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Adrian College?
Adrian College has a 6-year graduation rate of 48.4% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Adrian College?
Adrian College admits 73% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Adrian College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Adrian College graduate earns $55,504 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Adrian College?
Published tuition is $41,684 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Adrian College located?
Adrian College is located in Adrian, Michigan (ZIP 49221).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Adrian College at their official website.