| Adams State University View More Rivals | Colorado Mesa University View More Rivals | |
| #9 in Colorado | Rankings | |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Alamosa, CO | Location | Grand Junction, CO |
Adams State| Known as | Colorado Mesa | |
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,776 Colorado residents $21,848 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $9,712 Colorado residents $24,312 out-of-state |
| $10,425 Colorado residents $13,161 out-of-state | Graduate | $10,652 Colorado residents $15,830 out-of-state |
| $10,146 | Financial Aid | $8,434 |
| Admission | ||
| $45 undergraduate $45 graduate | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 98.88% | Acceptance Rate | 81.67% |
| 22.42% | Yield | 33.01% |
| 1,040 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,050 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,854 | Total Students | 8,905 |
| 1,588 | Undergraduate | 8,681 |
| 1,266 | Graduate | 224 |
| 901 | Online Enrollment | 666 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 28% | Graduation Rate | 39% |
| 37% | Transfer-out Rate | 27% |
| 57% | Retention Rate | 76% |
| $38,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $42,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,034) $4,020 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,661) $6,150 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,200 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,372 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 95 Full-time 123 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 313 Full-time 261 Part-time |
| 321 Full-time 179 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 723 Full-time 304 Part-time |
| $58,186 for Faculties $45,259 Part-time | Average Salary | $64,427 for Faculties $55,760 Part-time |