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Adams State University

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Rating

Public

Type

3,696

Students

$17,160

Tuition

99%

Acceptance

#3090

Ranking

Remote Town

Campus Setting

Alamosa, CO

208 Edgemont Blvd, Alamosa, CO 81101

Adams State University is a small public institution located in Alamosa, CO ranked 48th in Colorado. It has a total of 2,265 full-time undergraduate students and is not competitive, accepting just about all applicants. Adams State University offers 34 different majors and is best known for its Music History, Literature, and Theory program, which is ranked 6th in the United States. With an annual tuition of $5,736 for students from Colorado and $17,160 for those from out-of-state, Adams State University is moderately priced. 16.6% of students graduate ready to the next phase of their lives, entering the workforce. After college, alumni go on to bring in near $35,200 per year, which is 15% less than the national median.
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Cost

$20,864
Above Average

Adams State University

$20,864

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$34,340

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$25,575

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

99%Acceptance
Not Very Selective

Adams State University

99%

National

69%
Sat

890 - 1090

71% of students submit

Admissions Yield

23%

ACT

16 - 22

30% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$30

Students

2,265Undergrads
Small Student Population

Full-Time

95%

Part-Time

5%
Male

55%

In-state

83%

Female

45%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

23%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
26% Counseling Psychology14% Business/Commerce, General13% Teacher Education, Multiple Levels47% Others

26% Counseling Psychology

14% Business/Commerce, General

13% Teacher Education, Multiple Levels

47% Others

Counseling Psychology

26%

187 Graduates

Business/Commerce, General

14%

98 Graduates

Teacher Education, Multiple Levels

13%

92 Graduates

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

6%

41 Graduates

Kinesiology and Exercise Science

5%

36 Graduates

Business Administration and Management, General

5%

34 Graduates

Humanities/Humanistic Studies

4%

27 Graduates

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

3%

24 Graduates

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

2%

17 Graduates

Academics

C-
Professors
StudentsProfessors15:115:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

15

Number of Library Books

121,899

Academic Spend per Student

$7,681

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

58%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$26,700/Year

Adams State University

$26,700

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$26,700

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$35,200

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

16%