More selective than 61% of Michigan colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
24% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 6% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Adrian College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Adrian College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Adrian College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 443 | 580 |
| SAT math | 430 | 560 |
| ACT composite | 21 | 27 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 873 | 1140 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Adrian College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 73% | 443–580 | 430–560 | 21–27 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 68% | 455–570 | 425–550 | 18–26 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Adrian College compared with other Michigan colleges?
Adrian College has the 17th-lowest acceptance rate of 42 Michigan colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Concordia University Ann Arbor | 69% | 48% | $32,811 |
| 14 | University of Michigan-Flint | 70% | 40% | $7,007 |
| 15 | Calvin University | 71% | 74% | $22,992 |
| 16 | Saginaw Valley State University | 72% | 48% | $10,775 |
| 17 | Adrian College | 73% | 48% | $25,368 |
| 18 | Kalamazoo College | 75% | 76% | $19,072 |
| 19 | University of Detroit Mercy | 75% | 67% | $15,232 |
| 20 | Cornerstone University | 78% | 62% | $20,301 |
| 21 | Kettering University | 79% | 71% | $34,660 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Michigan colleges →
Who enrolls at Adrian College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Adrian College admissions questions
What is the Adrian College acceptance rate?
Adrian College accepts 73% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,088 of 3,054 applicants were admitted.
Does Adrian College require the SAT or ACT?
Adrian College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 24% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 6% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Adrian College?
The middle 50% of Adrian College enrolled first-year students scored 873–1140 on the SAT and 21–27 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Adrian College?
23% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (484 of 2,088).
Is Adrian College getting harder to get into?
Adrian College accepted 73% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 68% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Adrian College overview