Adams State University
tuition & fees
$21,944
graduate tuition & fees
$5,898
Student Population
2,901
online students
1,544
Number of Programs
36
Financial Aid Amount
$11,501
Graduation Rate
39%
Adams State University is a Public, 4 years college located in Alamosa, Colorado. Adams State ranked 11st in Colorado Colleges and 16th in Federal Region VIII.
It has a total enrollment of 2,901 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.
Adams State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Adams State University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 208 Edgemont Blvd, Alamosa, CO 81101 |
| Phone | 719-587-7011 |
| WEB | www.adams.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.adams.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | https://www.adams.edu/admissions/apply-online/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.adams.edu/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.adams.edu/financial-aid/cost-tuition-to-attend/ |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.adams.edu/students/veterans-affairs/ |
| Disability Service | https://www.adams.edu/accessibility/ada/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
Adams State University has an open admission policy (any students can attend with high school diploma or a certificate of attendance or General Educational Development (GED) certificate). Contact the school to get more information.
| Open Admission Policy | ✔ |
|---|
Tuition & Fees
Adams State's 2025 tuition & fees is $9,824 for Colorado residents and $21,944 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 0.44% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($21,848).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $5,898 for Colorado residents and $5,898 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition decreased by -55.19% compared to the last year's rate.
| Colorado Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $9,824 | $21,944 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $5,898 | $5,898 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 2,901 students have enrolled at Adams State (2024-2025). Among them, 1,544 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Adams State has 1,605 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 1,296 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 2,901 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 1,605 |
| Graduate Students | 1,296 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,544 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Adams State offers 36 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 7 out of the 36 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Adams State
| Number of programs | 36 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 7 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✗ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |