Adams State University

Public four-year university in Alamosa, CO that costs an average of $8,585 a year after financial aid and graduates 37% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$8,585
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
37%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$51,295

PublicTown (remote)1,250 undergraduates

Cost of Adams State University

Total cost of attendance (per year)$25,204
Tuition and fees, in-state$9,968
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$22,400
Housing and food (on campus)$14,116
Books and supplies$2,940
Average net price after aid$8,585

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$6,414
$30,001–48,000$4,946
$48,001–75,000$9,013
$75,001–110,000$7,757
$110,001+$16,701

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Adams State University's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate37%
First-year retention51%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$42,926
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$51,295
Rank in Colorado (earnings)16th of 22 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$18,000
Typical monthly loan payment$205 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants38%
Students with federal loans28%

Majors and programs at Adams State University

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (20)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business/Commerce155$49,247$18,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness59$40,795$17,625
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities37$39,052$23,726
Biology39—$19,500
Chemistry6——
Communication and Media Studies6——
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft11——
English Language and Literature9——
Fine and Studio Arts7——
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences5——
Mathematics6——
Music12——
Political Science and Government10——
Psychology23——
Psychology, Other8——
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication2——
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing22——
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies2——
Sociology42—$21,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods15——

Associate's degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities423——

Master's degree programs (11)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations79$84,073$39,333
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas46$62,637$30,706
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods76$57,026$22,000
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology757$54,287$43,166
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness40$42,952—
Educational Administration and Supervision11——
Historic Preservation and Conservation1——
History6——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities6——
Public Administration7——
Special Education and Teaching8——

Doctoral degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology17——

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United States Air Force AcademyUSAF Academy—14%—
University of Northern ColoradoGreeley$18,71186%$56,980
Colorado School of MinesGolden$32,90161%$102,077
Colorado State University GlobalDenver$17,73298%$82,047
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About Adams State University

TypePublic four-year university
LocationAlamosa, CO
SettingTown (remote)
Undergraduates1,250
Student-to-faculty ratio14 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websiteadams.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Adams State University cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $25,204 a year (tuition and fees: $9,968 in-state, $22,400 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $8,585 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $6,414.

How much do Adams State University graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $51,295 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 16th of 22 similar colleges in Colorado. The best-paid bachelor's program is business/commerce ($49,247 a year after graduation).

What is Adams State University's graduation rate?

37% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 51% of first-year students return for a second year.