Adams State University

#15 in Colorado

4-years Public College In Alamosa, CO

Adams State University (referred to as Adams State) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Alamosa, CO. It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. The 2023 tuition & fees at Adams State University is $9,776 for Colorado residents and $21,848 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 2,854 and student to faculty ratio is 7.69% (13 to 1).The highest degree offered at Adams State University is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. It offers Associate, Master's, and Doctorate (Research) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$9,776 (Colorado Residents) $21,848 (out-of-state)
Acceptance Rate99.18%
Student Population2,854
Test Scores1,040 (SAT) 22 (ACT)
Graduation Rate28%
Student to Faculty Ratio13 to 1
Adams State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1950 - Current[Estimated Date]).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Adams State University is $9,776 for Colorado residents and $21,848 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Adams State University is $10,425 for Colorado residents and $13,161 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. Adams State University offers the alternative tuition plans. 59 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $10,146 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Adams State University is 99.18% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 19.34%. The average SAT score is 1,040 and the average ACT score is 22. Adams State University accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 2,854 students are attending at Adams State University (1,588 undergraduate students). There are 95 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 123 part-time faculty working for Adams State University. The students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 321 (full-time) and 179 (part-time). The graduation rate at Adams State University is 28% and transfer-out rate is 37%. The retention rate is 57% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Adams State University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Adams State University offers weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On Adams State University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers, on-campus daycare for students' children are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Adams State University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
  • On-campus daycare for students' children