School Overview
Originally founded in 1921 as a teacher’s college, Adams state College (ASU) is a small public liberal arts college with approximately 3,500 students that is located in Alamosa, Colorado in the San Luis valley. ASU is a member of the Rock Mountain Athletic Conference and the school’s mascot it the Grizzly Bear.
As a liberal arts college, Adams State offers a variety programs including both bachelors and masters degrees. In 2012, the Governor of Colorad, John Hickenlooper officially changed the name of the school from Adams State College to Adams State University, although most people still refer to the institution as Adams State College.
General Information
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Admission Office 208 Edgemont Boulevard Alamosa, CO 81102 (719) 587-7712 (800) 824-6494 Fax: (719) 587-7522 [email protected] Contact: Eric Carpio Director for Admissions |
Main Address 208 Edgemont Boulevard Alamosa, CO 81102 (719) 587-7011 www.adams.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 2,139 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 486 Degree-seeking undergrads: 2,110 Graduate enrollment: 722 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $30 Online application fee: $30 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 56% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 53% |
College Majors
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Agriculture & Related Sciences Agricultural Business B Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General A,B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bacteriology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Advertising B Computer & Information Sciences Computer/Information Sciences – General B Education Art Teacher Education B English Language & Literature Creative Writing B Foreign Language & Literature Spanish B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Health Services – General B History History – General B Law & Legal Studies Prelaw B Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences A,B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Natural Resources & Conservation Natural Resources Management/Policy B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Exercise Sciences B Physical Sciences Chemical Physics B Psychology Psychology – General B Social Sciences Criminology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Adams State University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (719) 587-7011 |
| Website: | www.adams.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | https://www.adams.edu/admissions/apply-online/ |
| Address: | 208 Edgemont Blvd, Alamosa, CO 81101 |
| Setting: | Town: Remote |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 3,114 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 33% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 15 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 1,528 (49% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $9,440 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $20,864 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 98% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $8,884 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Adams State University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Adams State University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 2 | 1 | |||
| Education | 1 | 5 | |||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 2 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Physical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Psychology | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Social Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 3 | 1 | |||
| Grand total | 2 | 21 | 10 | 1 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Adams State University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $9,440 |
| Out-of-state | $20,864 |
| Books and supplies | $1,800 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $7,311 |
| Out-of-state | $10,551 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 403 | 98% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 381 | 92% | $8,884 |
| Student loan aid | 228 | 55% | $6,181 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,363 | 68% | $8,765 |
| Federal student loans | 847 | 42% | $6,839 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Adams State University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Adams State University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 1,765 | 719 | 1,046 | Percent admitted | 100% | 99% | 99% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 23% | 26% | 20% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Adams State University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 3,114 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,955 |
| Graduate enrollment | 1,159 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Adams State University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- Teacher Education Accreditation Council, Accreditation Committee
- Baccalaureate Teacher Education Accreditation Council (BTEAC) - Baccalaureate programs
- Graduate Teacher Education Accreditation Council (GTEAC) - Graduate programs
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