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Campus Vibe
Small & IntimateRuralPublic
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
Campus Visits
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—Acceptance
—SAT Avg
1,239Students
14:1Student:Faculty
32%Grad Rate
$44,372Earnings 10yr
$14,173Net Price
News & Alerts
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 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
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)