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Adams State University

Adams State University

Alamosa, CO · Town · 1,250 students
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$12,980
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
36%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
54% typical
$44,372
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,177 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Located in Alamosa amidst the stunning San Luis Valley, Adams State University is a regional public institution renowned for its intimate class sizes and its historic distinction as Colorado's first federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution. Rooted in teacher preparation, the university offers standout programs in education, nursing, business administration, and highly ranked graduate offerings in counselor education and exercise science. Campus culture is tight-knit, diverse, and supportive, with students enjoying easy access to outdoor recreation at the nearby Great Sand Dunes National Park and Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Setting the university apart nationally is its legendary athletic tradition, highlighted by one of the most dominant NCAA Division II cross country and track programs in collegiate history.

Wikipedia:Adams State University is a public university in Alamosa, Colorado, United States. The university's Adams State Grizzlies athletic teams compete in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.

Location
Alamosa, CO, 81101 · Town campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
ABQ · Albuquerque
173 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$9,824$21,944
Housing & food (on campus)$9,820$9,820
Books & supplies$2,920$2,920
Cost of attendance$24,352$36,472 est.
Average net price$12,980Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$21,944
In-state: $9,824
Housing & food (on campus)$9,820
Books & supplies$2,920
Cost of attendance$36,472 est.
In-state: $24,352
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $12,980
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$9,947
$30–48k
$10,392
$48–75k
$11,921
$75–110k
$15,787
$110k+
$20,274
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
36%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
20%
Back for yr 2
51%
Transferred
41%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
36% graduated · 40% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 24% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$38,338
10 yrs after entry$44,372
Debt
Median at graduation$19,500
Monthly payment$207
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$23.5k
90th percentile$33,747
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
ACT midpoint
21

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Student Body
Gender
Men 57%Women 43%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
14 : 1
Pell grant
38%
First-gen
42%
Family income
$31,933
Independent
26%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
27%
Race & ethnicity
White
41%
Hispanic
33%
Black
9%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
1%
AI/AN
2%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
7%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$38,338
After 10 yrs
$44,372
Business/Commerce, General75
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness32
Sociology27
Biology, General22
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities21
Psychology, General17
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing14
Music10
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods7
Political Science and Government7
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft7
Mathematics6
English Language and Literature, General5
Chemistry5
Psychology, Other4
Fine and Studio Arts4
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$57,169
Full-time faculty
50%
Faculty salary
$7,123/mo
Teaching spend
$9,349
per student
Federal loans
33%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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