Adams State University
Alamosa, CO
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,484
Graduate Enrollment: 1,303
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Hispanic focused instituion
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Town: Remote (in urban cluster more than 35 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, small, primarily residential
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medium full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 99.83%
Male/Female: 51% / 49% (2017)
First generation college students: 41.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 7.3% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.8% (2011)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 56.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 35.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 25.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 17.4% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 39.2%
Black: 9.4%
Hispanic: 36.7%
Asian: 0.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.8%
2+ races: 4.2%
Non-resident alien: 1.1%
Unknown race: 6.7%
Black: 9.4%
Hispanic: 36.7%
Asian: 0.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.8%
2+ races: 4.2%
Non-resident alien: 1.1%
Unknown race: 6.7%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $23,292
In-State tuition: $9,680Out-of-State tuition: $17,933
Estimated books and supplies: $1,800 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $9,167 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,150 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $11,844 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,150 (2022)
Average Family Income: $60,301 (2017)
Median Family Income: $31,933 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 37.2%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 49.3%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $19,500 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $207 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $10,769 |
| $30k-48k | $11,978 |
| $48k-75k | $14,112 |
| $75k-110k | $18,980 |
| $110k+ | $20,621 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 22%6-year graduation rate: 29%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.9% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $19,500 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $7,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $11,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $12,640 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 58.6% (2015) |
| @3 year | 60.3% (2017) |
| @5 year | 68.8% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 33.5% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 38.3% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $35,574 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $42,261 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 92 | $273 | $47,168 ($3,931) | $52,594 ($4,383) | |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 16 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 4 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 235 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 41 | $24,879 | $194 | $35,726 ($2,977) | $39,802 ($3,317) |
| Master's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 27 | $57,512 ($4,793) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 17 | $28,214 ($2,351) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 36 | $21,451 | $182 | $26,823 ($2,235) | $34,394 ($2,866) |
| Master's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 17 | $22,745 | $143 | ||
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 181 | $577 | $44,919 ($3,743) | $51,714 ($4,310) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, Other. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 16 | $29,441 | $273 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 9 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 24 | $31,000 | $265 | $64,259 ($5,355) | $65,617 ($5,468) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 98 | $23,624 | $207 | $35,177 ($2,931) | $47,305 ($3,942) |
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 15 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 34 | $355 | $54,268 ($4,522) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $58,185Full time faculty: 41%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 11.0
School's endowment start of year: $62,124 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $62,673 (2022)