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Adams State University

Alamosa, CO · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Town

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About Adams State University

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.

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Open

Acceptance

$12,980

Net price

1,250

Enrollment

39%

Grad rate

Report Card

C

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

21

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$12,980

Average net price

$9,824

In-state tuition

$21,944

Out-of-state tuition

$9,820

Room & board

$2,920

Books & supplies

$24,352

Total cost of attendance

38%

Students receiving Pell grants

33%

Students with federal loans

$19,500

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$9,947
$30–48K
$10,392
$48–75K
$11,921
$75–110K
$15,787
$110K+
$20,274

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

After Graduation

$44,372

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$38,338

Median earnings (6 yrs)

39%

Graduation rate

51%

Retention rate

73%

Earn more than a HS grad

$9,349

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

1,250

Total enrollment

27%

Part-time

22

Avg. age at entry

42%

First-generation

Gender balance

43% women
57% men

Race & ethnicity

White
41%
Hispanic
33%
Black
9%
Two or more races
4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1%
Asian
1%

Adams State University FAQ

Is Adams State University a public or private school?

Adams State University is a public institution located in Alamosa, CO.

What is the acceptance rate at Adams State University?

Adams State University has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does Adams State University cost?

The average annual net price at Adams State University is $12,980 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $9,824 in-state and $21,944 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Adams State University?

About 39% of students at Adams State University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Adams State University graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Adams State University students earn a median of $44,372 per year.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Adams State University?

Admitted students at Adams State University have an ACT midpoint of 21. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.

How many students attend Adams State University?

Adams State University enrolls about 1,250 students.

Campus

Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — Carol M. Highsmith · Public domain. Additional images are representative.

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