Adams State University
Alamosa, CO
1,949
Students
13,827
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
98%
Acceptance Rate
Small town
Setting
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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
Alamosa, CO 81101
Majors & Degrees
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Agribusiness |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Cell And Molecular Biology |
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| Medical Microbiology And Bacteriology |
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| Wildlife Biology |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Business Administration, Management And Operations Related |
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| Business/commerce |
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| Finance |
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| International Business/trade/commerce |
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| Management Information Systems |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Office Management |
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| Small Business Administration |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Advertising |
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| Journalism Related |
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| Mass Communication/media |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art Teacher Education |
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| Biology Teacher Education |
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| Business Teacher Education |
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| Chemistry Teacher Education |
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| Drama And Dance Teacher Education |
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| Early Childhood Education |
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| Education (multiple Levels) |
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| Elementary Education |
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| English/language Arts Teacher Education |
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| Mathematics Teacher Education |
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| Music Teacher Education |
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| Physical Education Teaching And Coaching |
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| Science Teacher Education |
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| Social Studies Teacher Education |
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| Spanish Language Teacher Education |
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| Special Education |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Engineering Physics/applied Physics |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| Creative Writing |
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| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Health/health-care Administration |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Legal Studies |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Liberal Arts And Sciences And Humanities Related |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Kinesiology And Exercise Science |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemical Physics |
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| Chemistry |
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| Geology/earth Science |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Psychology Related |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Social Work |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Corrections |
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| Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminology |
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| Economics |
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| Geography |
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| Geography Related |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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| Ceramic Arts And Ceramics |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts And Stagecraft Related |
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| Drawing |
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| Fiber, Textile And Weaving Arts |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Graphic Design |
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| Metal And Jewelry Arts |
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| Music |
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| Music Performance |
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| Music Theory And Composition |
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| Painting |
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| Photography |
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| Printmaking |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
1,791
Applied
1,771
Accepted
1,949
Enrolled
Female Admissions
987
Females Applied
977
Females Accepted
99%
Male Admissions
804
Males Applied
794
Males Accepted
99%
Applying
30
Application Fee
3.1
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| 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 |
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| 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 Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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| SAT Critical Reading | 430 | 540 | |
| SAT Math | 450 | 540 | |
| ACT Composite | 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 |
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| 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
13,827
Avg. Financial Aid Package
13,775
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
4,131
Avg. Loan Aid
0
Avg. Grant Aid
9,080
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
64%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
6%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,949
Total undergrad students
1%
International Students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 34.84% |
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| Black or African American | 5.85% |
| White or Caucasian | 39.71% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1.8% |
| Asian | 0.56% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.77% |
| Two or more races | 3.95% |
| Other | 11.85% |
Gender
Male (53.05%)
Female (46.95%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| 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 | 53% |
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
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
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 |
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| Baseball | No | Division 2 | |
| Basketball | |
Division 2 | |
| Bowling | |
No | No |
| Cheerleading | |
No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 2 | |
| Football | |
Division 2 | |
| Golf | |
Division 2 | |
| Lacrosse | No | |
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| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Rock Climbing | |
No | No |
| Rugby | |
No | No |
| Skiing (cross-country) | |
No | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 2 | |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | |
Division 2 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 2 | |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Water Polo | |
No | No |
| Wrestling | No | Division 2 | |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 2 | |
| Bowling | |
No | No |
| Cheerleading | |
No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 2 | |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | |
Division 2 | |
| Lacrosse | No | |
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| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Rock Climbing | |
No | No |
| Rugby | |
No | No |
| Skiing (cross-country) | |
No | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 2 | |
| Softball | |
Division 2 | |
| Swimming And Diving | |
Division 2 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 2 | |
| Volleyball | |
Division 2 | |
| Water Polo | |
No | No |
| Wrestling | No | No | No |
Faculty
254
Total Faculty
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 111
Part-time - 143
Male - 113
Female - 141