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Public · Alamosa, Colorado

Adams State University

Small town campus · 1,250 undergraduates · 14 students per faculty member · Official website

Acceptance rate
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Test scores
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Average net price
$12,980
per year, after grants
6-year graduation
39%

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What Adams State University costs

Net price is what a first-year student pays for a year after grants and scholarships, by family income. It is usually far below the sticker price.

Net price by family income

Under $30,000
$9,947
$30,001 – $48,000
$10,392
$48,001 – $75,000
$11,921
$75,001 – $110,000
$15,787
Over $110,000
$20,274

For students receiving federal aid, at in-state tuition.

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Price and aid

Full cost of attendance (sticker)
$24,352
Tuition, in-state
$9,824
Tuition, out-of-state
$21,944
First-years given a grant by the school
82%
Average grant from the school
$5,678
Median debt at graduation
$19,500
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Admissions

Acceptance rate
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SAT middle 50%
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ACT middle 50%
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Test scores
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First-year retention
53%

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Adams State University athletics

NCAA D2, 9 women's and 9 men's sports

Varsity teams and roster sizes
SportWomen’s rosterMen’s roster
Baseball–44
Basketball1216
Cross country82136
Football–130
Golf7–
Lacrosse–38
Soccer3634
Softball25–
Swimming & diving1318
Track & field82136
Volleyball19–
Wrestling2244

Participants reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A dash means no team for that side.

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Academics and outcomes

Most popular fields

Liberal arts & humanities
30%
Business & marketing
24%
Parks, recreation & fitness
10%
Social sciences
10%
Psychology
5%
Health professions
5%

Share of bachelor’s degrees awarded.

6-year graduation rate
39%
First-year retention
53%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$44,372
Median debt at graduation
$19,500
Students with a Pell grant
38%

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (admissions, prices, outcomes), IPEDS Student Financial Aid 2023–24 (school grants) and Equity in Athletics 2024–25 (teams). No college paid to appear here or can pay to be ranked.

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