Adrian College Acceptance Rate
Adrian, Michigan · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 3,054
- Admitted
- 2,088
- Yield
- 23.2%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Adrian College's acceptance rate has risen from 61.9% in 2014–15 to 68.4% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 5,153 to 3,054 (-41%) over that period.
Its 68.4% rate makes Adrian College more selective than about 65% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Michigan schools, it is more selective than about 75%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (75.3% for women vs 64% for men, a 11.3-point gap). Adrian College has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 23.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 5,153 | 3,189 | 61.9% | 487 |
| 2015–16 | 5,294 | 3,231 | 61% | 515 |
| 2016–17 | 5,622 | 3,284 | 58.4% | 493 |
| 2017–18 | 5,004 | 2,989 | 59.7% | 532 |
| 2018–19 | 5,132 | 3,326 | 64.8% | 635 |
| 2019–20 | 5,219 | 2,919 | 55.9% | 555 |
| 2020–21 | 4,439 | 2,717 | 61.2% | 538 |
| 2021–22 | 2,736 | 2,079 | 76% | 573 |
| 2022–23 | 3,329 | 2,299 | 69.1% | 507 |
| 2023–24 | 3,054 | 2,088 | 68.4% | 484 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,196 | 901 | 75.3% |
| Men | 1,854 | 1,186 | 64% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 455–570 | 24% |
| SAT Math | 425–550 | |
| ACT Composite | 18–26 | 6% |
How Adrian College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Adrian College's acceptance rate?
Adrian College's acceptance rate is 68.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,088 admitted of 3,054 applicants).
Is Adrian College test optional?
Adrian College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Adrian College?
Adrian College received 3,054 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,088.
What SAT score do you need for Adrian College?
Admitted students at Adrian College typically scored 455–570 on SAT Reading/Writing and 425–550 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Adrian College getting harder to get into?
Adrian College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 61.9% in 2014–15 to 68.4% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.adrian.edu/.