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Admissions

Getting in, fall 2024

Adrian admits about 7 in 10 applicants (73%). That puts it in the "Accessible" tier, more selective than 58% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.

Fall 2014: 62%Over time

Out of every 100 applicants…

Admitted & enrolled19 of 100 · 475 students
Admitted, went elsewhere54 of 100 · 1,328
Not admitted27 of 100 · 683

The funnel

Applied
2,486
Admitted
1,803
Enrolled
475

Men and women were admitted at similar rates (72% and 73%).

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Grants credit for AP exams

26%

Yield

26% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.

Yield rate vs. every college26%
26%
← 5%higher than 65% of 1,576100% →
Acceptance rate vs. every college73%
73%
← More selectivemore selective than 58% of 1,547Less selective →

Where you stand

How Adrian reads a record

GPA and the high school record are required; class rank is considered. Scores are optional. 22% of first-years sent an SAT and 5% an ACT. Most first-years were admitted without scores.

What they look at

High school GPA
Required
High school record
Required
Class rank
Considered
College-prep program
Not considered
Recommendations
Not considered
Essay
Not considered
Legacy status
Not considered
Work experience
Not considered
Demonstration of competencies
Not considered
English proficiency test
Considered
Other tests
Not considered

Recent change: Stopped considering legacy status in fall 2023.

On the admissions map

PublicPrivateDot size = undergrads

↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)

Most selective zone80090010001100120013001400150016000%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%Adrian College
Acceptance rate → less selective

Test scores

What enrolled first-years scored

The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1007 on the SAT, 163 points below the median for colleges that report scores.

Test policy

Optional

Scores are considered if you send them. For students who entered in fall 2024.

Where would you land?

SAT total873–1140median 1010
8001000120014001600
Reading & Writing443–580median 510
400500600700800
Math430–560median 500
400500600700800

Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint

Who submitted scores?

22%

submitted SAT

5%

submitted ACT

Read with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.

SAT midpoint vs. every college1007
1007
← 900higher than 11% of 9361535 →

Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)