by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Adrian degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Adrian measures up.
Adrian is ranked #2,051 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D. Within Michigan, it ranks #63 of 77 for value.
Among the majors Adrian offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education | #80 of 106 |
| Social Studies Education | #110 of 160 |
| Biology Education | #114 of 160 |
| Science Education | #125 of 156 |
| Art Education | #150 of 196 |
| English & Language Arts Education | #177 of 243 |
| Supply Chain Management | #181 of 266 |
| Mathematics Education | #187 of 249 |
| Physical Education Teaching & Coaching | #208 of 263 |
| Music Education | #210 of 286 |
Below is the detailed Adrian value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Adrian College is ranked #36 out of #80 in Michigan for quality and #63 out of #77 for Michigan value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Adrian financial aid page to be sure.
Adrian College is ranked #2,051 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Adrian College is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Adrian costs about $25,673. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $102,693 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $55,888 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $25,368 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $25,673 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $102,693 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Adrian net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Adrian costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Adrian degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $223,552 | — | — |
| All Students | $102,693 | #2,051 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $101,472 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $223,552 | — | — |
| All Students | $102,693 | #63 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $101,472 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Adrian shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $15,688 |
| $30K–$48K | $15,581 |
| $48K–$75K | $19,528 |
| $75K–$110K | $24,062 |
| Over $110K | $26,926 |
About 99% of Adrian undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $29,861 per year. Get more details on the Adrian financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Adrian cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.