Adrian College's published cost of attendance is $56,003. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $19,542, middle-income families pay around $24,162, and higher-income families pay approximately $28,652.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $56,003 |
| Tuition and Fees | $41,684 |
| Room and Board | $20,260 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$30,635 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $25,368 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $19,542 |
| $30–48k | $21,571 |
| $48–75k | $24,162 |
| $75–110k | $27,166 |
| $110k+ | $28,652 |
Adrian College's published cost of attendance is $56,003. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $19,542, middle-income families pay around $24,162, and higher-income families pay approximately $28,652. Azimuth ranks Adrian College #1160 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Adrian College uses need-based aid to reshape the sticker price across income levels. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply using the FAFSA and CSS Profile to determine eligibility for need-based scholarships and grants. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $38,405; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $55,233, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Adrian College earn median 4-year earnings of $55,233, placing Adrian College in the 30.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $8,292 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Adrian College in the 25.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Adrian College #977 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Adrian College's concentration in business and professional fields. Kinesiology is the largest program with 54 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $51,559, performing at 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. The Criminal Justice program graduates 33 students with median 4-year earnings of $54,077, while Biology, General and Business Administration round out the top programs with 29 and 27 graduates respectively, earning $63,816 and $69,654. This program mix — anchored in Business — supports consistent early-career outcomes and positions graduates for stable career pathways in fields with sustained employer demand.
