At a glance
Average net price
$12,980
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
39.4%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
1,250
In-state tuition
$9,824
Out-of-state tuition
$21,944
Cost of attendance
$24,352
Median earnings (10y)
$44,372
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- 21
- Retention
- 50.7%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
12 program areas reported · Heavily focused on humanities & arts (57% of credentials).
- STEM5%
- Health2%
- Business20%
- Humanities & arts57%
- Social sciences9%
- Trades & services7%
- Liberal arts53.3%~666 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Business19.9%~248 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~85 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Social sciences4.5%~56 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~53 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology2.3%~28 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~28 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education2.0%~25 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~25 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- English1.3%~16 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~13 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication0.5%~6 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
28 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 615 | $43,360 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 448 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor's | 198 | $34,088 | $23,624 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 99 | $43,727 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 80 | $52,647 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 61 | $28,377 | $21,451 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 58 | $33,120 | $24,879 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 57 | $53,667 | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 52 | $31,414 | $29,441 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Master's | 47 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 37 | $28,806 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 28 | $60,245 | $31,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | $22,745 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Doctoral | 17 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Public Administration. | Master's | 11 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Master's | 10 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| History. | Master's | 8 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 5 | — | — |
| Psychology, Other. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Adams State University
Adams State University is a mid-sized institution located in Alamosa, Colorado, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,250 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Business, Parks & recreation.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Adams State University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $12,980 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $9,824 for in-state students and $21,944 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $24,352 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 39.4%, a average completion outcome. 50.7% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $44,372 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Adams State University confers degrees and certificates across 12 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Business, Parks & recreation. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (57% of credentials), business (20% of credentials), social sciences (9% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 21.
Location & campus
Set in Alamosa, Colorado (town), Adams State University draws students from across Colorado and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Adams State University
Q.How much does Adams State University cost?
The average net price at Adams State University is $12,980 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $24,352.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Adams State University?
Adams State University has a 6-year graduation rate of 39.4% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Adams State University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Adams State University graduate earns $44,372 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Adams State University?
Published tuition is $9,824 in-state and $21,944 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Adams State University located?
Adams State University is located in Alamosa, Colorado (ZIP 81101).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Adams State University at their official website.