Adams State University

Overview

Adams State University is a Comprehensive institution located in Alamosa, CO, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 208 Edgemont Boulevard
Alamosa, CO  81101
United States

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agribusiness
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences
Cell And Molecular Biology
Medical Microbiology And Bacteriology
Wildlife Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management
Business Administration, Management And Operations Related
Business/commerce
Finance
International Business/trade/commerce
Management Information Systems
Marketing/marketing Management
Office Management
Small Business Administration
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Advertising
Journalism Related
Mass Communication/media
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Drama And Dance Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education
Education (multiple Levels)
Elementary Education
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering Physics/applied Physics
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health/health-care Administration
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences And Humanities Related
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Kinesiology And Exercise Science
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemical Physics
Chemistry
Geology/earth Science
Physics
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Psychology Related
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Corrections
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Criminology
Economics
Geography
Geography Related
Political Science And Government
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Ceramic Arts And Ceramics
Dramatic/theater Arts
Dramatic/theater Arts And Stagecraft Related
Drawing
Fiber, Textile And Weaving Arts
Fine/studio Arts
Graphic Design
Metal And Jewelry Arts
Music
Music Performance
Music Theory And Composition
Painting
Photography
Printmaking

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,698

Applied

1,675

Accepted

1,991

Enrolled

Female Admissions

920

Females Applied

911

Females Accepted

99%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

778

Males Applied

764

Males Accepted

98%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

30

Application Fee

3.18

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2
Required for some programs	Other requirements may exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Audition for music majors, portfolio for art majors

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	495	440	550
SAT Math	480	430	530
ACT Composite	20	17	22

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

5,736

In-state

16,752

Out-of-state

Fees

3,704

Full-time student fees

8,782

Room & board

4,222

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	Yes
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Tuition deferred payment	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees

Financial Aid

14,467

Avg. Financial Aid Package

14,726

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

4,017

Avg. Loan Aid

0

Avg. Grant Aid

9,728

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

67%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

6%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,991

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

39%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	34.56%
Black or African American	8.01%
White or Caucasian	40.44%
American Indian or Alaska Native	1.28%
Asian	0.69%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.53%
Two or more races	3.42%
Other	10.47%

Gender

Male (56.1%)

Female (43.9%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	45%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Martin Luther King Week and ASU Cares Days

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Programming Board, Student government, Semillas de la Tierra, Newman Club and Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No
Basketball		No
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	No
Football		No
Golf		No
Lacrosse	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Skiing (cross-country)		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		No
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving		No
Track And Field	No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Water Polo		No	No
Wrestling	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball	No	Division 2
Bowling	No	No	No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	Division 1
Lacrosse	No
Racquetball	No	No	No
Rock Climbing	No	No	No
Rugby	No	No	No
Skiing (cross-country)	No	No	No
Skiing (downhill)	No	No	No
Soccer	No	Division 2
Softball	No	Division 2
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 2
Track And Field	No	Division 2
Volleyball	No	Division 2
Water Polo	No	No	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

221

Total Faculty

15:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 98

Part-time - 123

Male - 94

Female - 127

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