Adams State University

Alamosa, CO

Adams State University

Alamosa, CO

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Tuition & Fees

$14,186

$26,258

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
560
25th
460
75th
570
25th
450
75th
25
25th
14
75th
26
25th
16
75th
26
25th
15
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undergraduateRatios

53%

male

47%

female

13

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

99%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,567
Declined 13
Total Received 1,580
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Public

1,588

undergraduate students

1,266

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1921, Adams State University is a public four-year university that is known for its strong academic programs in the liberal arts and sciences, its beautiful campus setting in the San Luis Valley, and its commitment to serving the surrounding community. It is located on a 90-acre campus in the San Luis Valley of south central Colorado.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 2,854
Established in 1921
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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90-acre campus in Alamosa (population: 9,871), 120 miles from Pueblo. Served by air and bus.

  • Campus Setting: Small town

Adams State University
208 Edgemont Boulevard
Alamosa, CO
81101

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
46%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
74%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
9%
Top 1/4
28%
Top 1/2
62%
Bottom 1/2
38%
Bottom 1/4
13%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
560
25th
460
75th
570
25th
450
75th
25
25th
14
75th
26
25th
16
75th
26
25th
15

Admissions Facts

Application fee $30
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
Application deadline (priority deadline) August 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Not Selective

99%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,567
Declined 13
Total Received 1,580

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Rank
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Recommendations
Formal demonstration of competencies

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Other
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

93%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$10,146

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $9,776
Housing $4,113
Food $5,440
Additional fees $4,410
Books & supplies $1,460
Total $25,199
Average Financial Aid - $10,146
Total with Avg. Aid $15,053

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $4,126,753
State $1,879,912
Institutional $3,092,439
Other external $1,329,713
Total $10,428,817

Non-need-based

Federal $9,313
State $14,313
Institutional $880,220
Other external $266,943
Total $1,170,789

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Financial Aid Office


P: 866 344-1687
F: 719 587-7366
financialaid@adams.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming yes yes
Volleyball yes
Wrestling yes

Club Sports - Men's

baseball, rugby, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

Club Sports - Women's

rugby, soccer, ultimate Frisbee

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, flag football, racquetball, soccer, softball, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
American History (United States) yes
American Government and Politics (United States) yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Business/Commerce, General yes
Chemistry, General yes
Counseling Psychology yes yes
Creative Writing yes
Cultural Resource Management and Policy Analysis yes
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
Geology/Earth Science, General yes
Humanities/Humanistic Studies yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes yes
Mathematics, General yes
Music History, Literature, and Theory yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Psychology, General yes
Psychology, Other yes
Public Administration yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Sociology, General yes
Sports Studies yes
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration
  2. Sociology

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • External degree program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Self-designed majors
  • Weekend College

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

2,854

total students

65%

in-state

35%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

56%

1,588
students

Female
47%
750

Male
53%
838

44%

1,266
students

Female
71%
895

Male
29%
371

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

68%

1,075
students

Female
45%
486

Male
55%
589

32%

513
students

Female
51%
264

Male
49%
249

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Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
7%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
37%
Hispanic/Latino
37%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
9%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.30
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Recommended of Some
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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