Adrian College
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Adrian College is a private nonprofit institution located in Adrian, Michigan with approximately 1,604 undergraduate students enrolled. Adrian College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 73%. The average net price after financial aid is $25,368 per year. The graduation rate is 48%, and the typical graduate earns $42,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
Adrian College is a private United Methodist liberal arts college in Adrian, Michigan. The college offers bachelor's degrees in 92 academic majors and programs. The 100 acre (0.40 km2) campus contains newly constructed facilities along with historic buildings. Adrian College is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The spring 2020–21 enrollment was 1,677 students.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 56% graduation rate and 60% freshman retention rate suggest that nearly half of students who enroll don't finish, which is a real concern worth discussing before committing. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a manageable $16,000, and the net price of $21,504/year is reasonable for a private college with 92 programs and a traditional liberal arts campus. Worth considering if you're drawn to small-school community and United Methodist values, but come in with a clear plan — students who thrive here likely need strong support systems and self-motivation to make it to graduation day.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 20% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,604 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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