School Information

50.9
Total Cost $15,989
Total Enrollment 3,121
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 17 : 1

Adams State College

http://www.adams.edu
208 Edgemont Blvd, Alamosa, Colorado 81102
(719) 587-7011

Adams State College dedicates its resources to provide opportunity and access for all students. The College is an innovative leader that recognizes the inherent educational value of diversity. It is a catalyst for the educational, cultural, and economic interests of rural Colorado, the surrounding region, and the global community.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Campus Setting Town: Remote
Disability Services Student 4%
 
School Costs

At Adams State College, 92.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 76.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $5,247), and 60% receive loans ($6,009 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $7,220.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Adams State College is $9,493 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Adams State College Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $4,454
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $13,598
Tuition Graduate in State $4,350
Tuition Graduate Out of State $9,378
Living Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $15,989
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $25,133
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 2,332 people applied to Adams State College. Of the applicants, 57.0% were admitted (59.0% male & 56.0% female ) and 42.0% accepted (47.0% male and 39.0% female)

Of the 2,405 undergraduate students at Adams State College, 20.0% are part-time. A majority (74.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 78.0% of the 716 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     76.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     58.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     30.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     15.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     32.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     29.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 800-824-6494
Admissions Office Email ascadmit@adams.edu
Admissions Office Address 208 Edgemont Blvd. Alamosa, CO 81102
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.adams.edu/admissions/
Admissions Website http://www.adams.edu/admissions/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Fee $30

In order to be accepted to Adams State College, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
 
Test Scores
Adams State College SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 400
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 550
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 420
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 545
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 398
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 513
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 17
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 22
ACT English (25th Percentile) 16
ACT English (75th Percentile) 22
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 15
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 22
 
Adams State College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 6
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 6
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 69
Business/Commerce, General 69
Education 75
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 16
Special Education and Teaching, General 7
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 52
English language and literature/letters 9
English Language and Literature, General 9
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 2
Spanish Language and Literature 2
Health professions and related clinical sciences 3
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 3
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 24 81
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 24
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 81
Mathematics and statistics 6
Mathematics, General 6
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 20
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 20
Physical sciences 11
Chemistry, General 11
Psychology 14 74
Counseling Psychology 74
Psychology, General 13
Psychology, Other 1
Social sciences 29
American Government and Politics (United States) 8
Sociology 21
Visual and performing arts 24 7
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other 9
Fine/Studio Arts, General 9 7
Music History, Literature, and Theory 6
 
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