Overview

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

Location & Contact

Address 208 Edgemont Boulevard
Alamosa, CO  81101
United States

Contact Phone: 719-587-7011

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Majors & Degrees

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,578

Applied

1,566

Accepted

1,688

Enrolled

Female Admissions

813

Females Applied

805

Females Accepted

99%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

765

Males Applied

761

Males Accepted

99%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.14

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
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		460	555
SAT Math		455	570
ACT Composite		16	26

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

6,072

In-state

18,144

Out-of-state

6,072

In-district

Fees

3,702

Full-time student fees

13,308

Room & board

3,967

Room only

Financial Aid

13,770

Avg. Financial Aid Package

14,054

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

11,499

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,637

Avg. Loan Aid

5,615

Avg. Grant Aid

11,101

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

55.1%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

11%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,688

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

45%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	36.95%
Black or African American	8.65%
White or Caucasian	36.95%
American Indian or Alaska Native	1.53%
Asian	0.99%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.69%
Two or more races	4.44%
Other	7.12%

Gender

Male (53.08%)

Female (44.79%)

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	49%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, ASU Cares Days and Women's Week

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, Associated Students & Faculty Government, Model United Nations, Newman Club and SACNAS (Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science)

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		Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Football		Division 2
Golf	No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 2
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	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 2
Track And Field		Division 2
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo		No	No
Wrestling		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		Division 2
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 2
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 2
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		Division 2
Volleyball		Division 2
Water Polo		No	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

261

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 109

Part-time - 152

Male - 107

Female - 154