Adams State University Admission
Application Fee
$45
Graduate Application Fee
$45
Acceptance Rate
99.18%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
19.34%
Freshmen Enrollment
303
SAT Scores
1,040
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 1,580 students have applied and 1,567 students have allowed to admit to Adams State University (Acceptance rate: 99.18%). Adams State's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 19.34 % where 303 students have finally enrolled out of 1,567 admitted students.
Adams State acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Colorado. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Colorado Christian University and Metropolitan State University of Denver, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 97.40%).
Adams State enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Colorado. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 46.31%).
How to Apply to Adams State University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Adams State. Adams State offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.adams.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.adams.edu/admissions/apply-online/ |
| Financial Aid | www.adams.edu/finaid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.adams.edu/netpricecalculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.adams.edu/students/veterans-affairs/ |
| Athletic | https://web3.ncaa.org/aprsearch/asrsearch |
| Disability Service | https://www.adams.edu/accessibility/ada/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Adams State and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Adams State University is 1,040 and the average ACT score is 22. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Adams State University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,020). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Adams State University | 1,040 | 22 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,020 | 20 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Colorado | 1,122 | 69 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Adams State University, 55 students submitted SAT scores (18% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,040 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Colorado. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 460 | 520 | 560 |
| Mathematics | 450 | 520 | 570 |
| Total | 910 | 1,040 | 1,130 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Adams State University, 27 students submitted ACT scores (9% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 22 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Colorado. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 15 | 22 | 26 |
| English | 14 | 21 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 16 | 21 | 26 |
Adams State Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Adams State University. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, and Secondary school record.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Considered, if submitted |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |