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Adams State University

Alamosa, Colorado 81101

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Adams State University is a public town institution in Alamosa, Colorado. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 1.2K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

32% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $44,372 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,173.

Established
1921
Motto
Great stories begin here
Mascot
Grizzly bear
Type
Public university
Conference
Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) at the NCAA Division II level
Division
Division II

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SAT Avg
1,239Students
14:1Student:Faculty
32%Grad Rate
$44,372Earnings 10yr
$14,173Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Adams State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$9,776
Tuition (out-of-state)$21,848
Room & Board$9,553
Books & Supplies$1,460
Total Cost of Attendance$23,800
Average Net Price$14,173
Median Debt at Graduation$19,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$207

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$10,130
$30–48K$10,511
$48–75K$13,658
$75–110K$19,496
$110K+$21,092

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$14,173

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

66.6%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$11,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (37)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,239
Gender Split
45% / 55%
Women / Men
First Generation
42%
Pell Grant Recipients
35%

Race & Ethnicity

White 36%
Black 8%
Hispanic 37%
Asian 1%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate31.6%
Freshman Retention55.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$38,338
8 Years$43,072
10 Years$44,372

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$32,200
Men
$45,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Grizzlies and

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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