Why Adrian?
Whatever your background, Adrian College can provide you with the skills and experience you need to realize your dreams.
Sneak Peek Day
Incoming students for Fall 2024 are invited to register for Sneak Peek Day on Friday, July 12, 2024
Why Adrian?
Whatever your background, Adrian College can provide you with the skills and experience you need to realize your dreams.
Undergraduate Studies
We offer an undergraduate program of study that’s small enough to be personal
Graduate Studies
Pursuing your dream career starts with the next phase of your education. When you enroll in graduate school at Adrian College, you’re beginning more than advanced training in your field; you’re accelerating your professional journey.
We know that entering college is a big step and respect your desire to make the most of your time...to earn an education, yes, but also to engage in a four-year, transformative, life-changing experience.
Adrian College, a liberal arts college in the United Methodist tradition, is committed to the pursuit of truth and dignity of all people. Through active and creative learning in a supportive community, undergraduate and graduate students are challenged to achieve excellence in their academic, personal, and professional lives, and to contribute to a more socially just society.
Adrian College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
1,800
Student Population
45
Minutes from Ann Arbor, Mich.
90
Minutes from Detroit, Mich.
14
Specialized Master's Programs
45
Minutes from Toledo, Ohio
1:15
Faculty to Student Ratio
Our Story & History
Adrian College was chartered more than 160 years ago, on March 28, 1859. We sprang from a Wesleyan Methodist theological institute, and we remain affiliated with the Methodist Church to this day.
Institutional Research
The Office of Institutional Research and Assessment handles both institutional research and assessment for Adrian College. We support assessment of student learning, accreditation, program review and institutional effectiveness.
Ribbons of Excellence
In 2007, the academic community at Adrian College adopted the idea of the ribbons to represent its standards of excellence. From the long-standing tradition of the ribbons attached to the shepherd’s crook at graduation, these new ribbons of excellence have been developed to support the College’s mission statement.
Campus & Facilities
We have numerous facilities available for a wide variety of needs, from wedding venues to baseball camps. Our Office of Conferences hosts programs from daily meetings to major social events.
Leadership
Adrian College’s leadership looks to not only educate but inspire students to be the very best in their field, and be decent human beings committed to the pursuit of truth and dignity of all people.
Human Resources
Adrian College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Marketing & Public Relations
We communicate the visions, goals and achievements of the College to the world at large.
Business Office
We are dedicated to serving the financial needs of the College and help to support overall operations by providing friendly and efficient financial services to students, faculty and staff.