Adams State University: Review & Facts

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Adams State University is a small four-year, public school with 2,855 students enrolled. This school was established in 1921 and is the only college located in Alamosa, Colorado.

Academic Offerings

At Adams State University you can receive your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered

31

Adams State University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 31 majors. The most popular concentrations are Psychology, General Studies, Business, Education, and Occupational Therapy. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Adams State University is low at 57% (way below Colorado average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

57%

Bad

The graduation rate at Adams State University is low: 31%. Approximately 12% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Adams State University is pretty good - 13:1. Read more details about faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are fairly high, around $18,200 per year. The additional fees at Adams State University beyond tuition are about $3,800, which totals $22,000 a year.

Read the details about Adams State University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

99%

Easy

According to government data, 1,580 applications were submitted and 1,567 were accepted, so it is very easy to be accepted at this school.

This school might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Adams State University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price

$4,000

Medium

Adams State University provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Adams State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

F

Unsafe

Adams State University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 1,100 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low: roughly $4,000 per year.

Based on the college crime numbers, Adams State University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Adams State University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Adams State University
208 Edgemont Blvd
Alamosa, Colorado
81101, USA