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Adams State University

Adams State University is a small, public institution located in Alamosa, co. Founded in 1921, Adams State University offers undergraduate degrees in 37 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics N/A
undergraduates 1,307 undergraduates
cost $9,776 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Adams State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 99.2%
SAT score average 1066
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.2
Application fee N/A
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Adams State University is known for one of its top majors: Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
13 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Business and Management
Education and Teaching
Health and Medical Professions
Languages and Literature
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Business/Commerce, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $9,776
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,220
Books & supplies $1,800
Other expenses $3,186
Cost of attendance* $23,982
Average financial aid package $15,395
Estimated cost $8,587 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $21,848
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,220
Books & supplies $1,800
Other expenses $3,186
Cost of attendance* $36,054
Average financial aid package $15,395
Estimated cost $20,659 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Adams State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,307, with gender binary students split 57% male and 43% female.

Total enrollment

3,141

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
19%
African American %
4%
Hispanic American %
17%
Asian %
0%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
1%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
55%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Adams State University, students love their Student Programming Board. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 208 Edgemont Blvd, Alamosa, CO 81101
phone 719-587-7011
address www.adams.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student programming board

Associated students & faculty government

Model united nations

Newman club

Sacnas (society for the advancement of chicanos and native americans in science)

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Adams State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Adams State University?

Adams State University is located in Alamosa, co.

What is the acceptance rate at Adams State University? 

The acceptance rate for Adams State University is 99%.

What’s the average GPA for Adams State University?

The average high school GPA for Adams State University students was 3.2.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Adams State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Adams State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $95,928.

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