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
—Acceptance
—SAT Avg
1,239Students
14:1Student:Faculty
32%Grad Rate
$44,372Earnings 10yr
$14,173Net Price
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
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
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Grizzlies and
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia