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Adams State University
Adams State University is a public four-year institution located in Alamosa, Colorado. With approximately 2,950 students and 21 undergraduate majors, the university offers an affordable education with a strong commitment to serving its local community.
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$13,800AVG NET PRICE
27%GRAD RATE
2,950STUDENTS
University data profileIPEDS 2023
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Alamosa, COTown: Remote
THE SIGNATURE
Adams State University Report Card
Explore university facts, programs, and campus life at a glance.
Adams State University serves as a public four-year college situated in Alamosa, Colorado. The institution focuses on providing accessible higher education opportunities within the San Luis Valley region.
Its campus character is defined by a dedication to student engagement and community impact, fostering an environment where learners can connect their classroom experiences with real-world applications.
AT A GLANCE
TypePublicFour or more years
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SettingTown: Remote
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Religious affiliationNone reported
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GETTING IN
Admissions
Prospective students can explore undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as online options including a Master's in Sports Psychology. The university provides resources for financial aid assistance and encourages applicants to request information or visit campus to learn more about their next steps.
SAT RANGE (MID 50%)
SAT range is not reported.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Not reportedUndergraduate application fee $30.
WHAT IT COSTS
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker price tells you little — net price after aid is what most families actually pay.
Source: IPEDS 2023
IN-STATE TUITION & FEES
$9,776/yr
Out-of-state: $21,848/yr. Colorado residents pay roughly 55% less.
Net price by income band
$0–$30,000
$30,001–$48,000
$48,001–$75,000
$75,001–$110,000
$110,001+
AVERAGE NET PRICE AFTER AID
$13,800/yr
▼ 5% since 2020-2159% receive aid
Average aid package $10,511.
IN THE CLASSROOM
Academics
The institution offers a range of academic pathways through its undergraduate and graduate programs. Notable strengths include the first Darcy Geothermal System brought to Colorado by the university and a Master's in Sports Psychology recognized as the most affordable online program for that field.
Source: IPEDS 2023
Student–faculty ratio
14:1
6-year graduation rate
27%
▼ 2 pts since 2016
First-year retention
55%
Compared with the 89% public-university median.
Undergrad majors
21
Undergraduate majors and programs
MOST POPULAR FIELDS OF STUDY
Business/Commerce, General.26.9%
Exercise Science and Kinesiology.12.3%
Sociology, General.9.6%
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.8.5%
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.8.1%
Psychology, General.6.5%
CAMPUS LIFE
Campus & Housing
Campus housing shows how many students live on-campus — which means nearby housing can be essential to the college experience.
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On-campus beds
950
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Students needing off-campus housing
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Setting
Town: Remote
IN CONTEXT
Adams State University vs. peer institutions
How Adams State University compares with officially identified or editorially reviewed peer institutions.
Adams State University
$13,800
Black Hills State University
$16,474
AFTER GRADUATION
Student outcomes
What graduates earn and how reliably they land work — the bottom-line return on the degree.
Source: College Scorecard 2025
Median earnings · 10 yrs after entry
$44,372
Compared with earnings for graduates of similar universities.
Working after 10 yrs
85.5%
Share of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
Earning more than a high-school graduate
73%
73% of students out-earn the typical high-school graduate — a core measure of mobility.
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