Adrian College

Adrian College is moderately difficult to get into. Around 76% of applicants get into Adrian College each year. Last year, 2,736 students applied to Adrian College and 2,079 were admitted.

If you are considering submitting an application to Adrian College, the regular decision application deadline is August 1 and there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Adrian College Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Adrian College's admissions stats.

Adrian College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.2
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	8%
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	21%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	7%
Waitlist	No

Adrian College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Adrian College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	8 1	–

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Applying Early to Adrian College?

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Adrian College does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ Find a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Adrian College Admissions

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How Difficult Is It To Get Admitted to Adrian College?

Adrian College is a moderately difficult school to get into. Adrian College evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, Adrian College accepted 76% of all applicants, about 2,079 from 2,736 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Adrian College, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Adrian College

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Adrian College

Adrian College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Adrian College Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Adrian College

Wondering what factors are considered by Adrian College during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Interview	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Adrian College for more information on admission factors.

Adrian College 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Adrian College, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Adrian College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	–	–
Interview	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Adrian College?

Students admitted to Adrian College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.2.

Out of all students that were admitted, 54% submitted a class rank. At Adrian College 8% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 26% were in the top 25% and 56% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Adrian College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	8%
3.75 and 3.99	10%
3.50 and 3.74	20%
3.25 and 3.49	12%
3.00 and 3.24	16%
2.50 and 2.9	19%
2.00 and 2.49	12%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Adrian College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Adrian College is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2015, 21% of Adrian College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 7% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Adrian College students scored 570 or higher and 75% of students scored 480 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Adrian College students scored 580 or higher, and 75% scored a 480 or higher.

To be most competitive at Adrian College, you should strive to earn between 19 and 25 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 25 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Adrian College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 25, and three out of four students scored lower than 25 on the ACT.

A 19 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Adrian College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 19.

More Information on Transferring to Adrian College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Adrian College.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is August 1.

Transfer students can enroll in Adrian College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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Adrian College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Adrian College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Adrian College.

Does Adrian College accept transfer credits?

✅ Adrian College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Adrian College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • Life Long Learning Credit

Does Adrian College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Adrian College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Adrian College?

❌ No, Adrian College is test optional, so you can decide whether to send your standardized test scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you probably want to include them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is Adrian College's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Adrian College is 76%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Adrian College?

❌ Adrian College does not offer early decision.

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