Adams State University
208 Edgemont Blvd, Alamosa, United StatesAll photos (0)
Overview of Adams State University
About this school
Adams State, founded in 1921 as a Normal school, is a public college. Its 90-acre campus is located in the San Luis Valley of south central Colorado.
- www.adams.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Yes
Graduate Students
1,359
Institution Type
Public
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:1,949
- Men:1,034 (53.1%)
- Women:915 (46.9%)
Location
Admission Information
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Adams State University is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is recommended
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | - | 4 |
Mathematics | - | 4 |
Science | - | 3 |
Foreign Language | - | 1 |
Social Studies | - | 2 |
History | - | 1 |
Academic Electives | - | 2 |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | August 1 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
Use of SAT/ACT Essay | SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 208 Edgemont Boulevard |
City, State, Zip | Alamosa, CO 81101 |
Phone | (719) 587-7712 |
Fax | (719) 587-7522 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | Rolling |
Application Fee | $30 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | Not reported |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Not accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for some freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | - |
Other | Audition for music majors, portfolio for art majors recommended for some freshmen |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular|Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 99% of 1,791 applicants were admitted |
Women | 99% of 987 applicants were admitted |
Men | 99% of 804 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 661 (37%) of 1,771 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 282 (29%) of 977 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 379 (48%) of 794 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.10 |
375 And Above | 13% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 17% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 11% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 16% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 25% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 14% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 450-540 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 0% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 5% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 48% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 44% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 3% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
Sat Critical Reading | 430-540 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 0% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 6% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 38% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 52% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 3% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 17-22 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 2% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 19% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 59% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 20% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - In-state: $9,444|Out-of-state: $20,460
- Room & Board: - $7,215 (62.30569948186528%)
- Other Expences: - $1,800 (15.544041450777202%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $2,565 (22.150259067357513%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expences
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Adams State University accepts installment plan, deferred payment
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Not reported |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning March 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 001345 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 365 (100.0%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 295 (80.8%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 293 (99.3%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 30 (10.2%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 65% |
Average Award | $13,775 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 282 (96.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $10,223 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 200 (68.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,910 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 83 (28.3%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | Not reported |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 1,506 (100.0%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 1,199 (79.6%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 1,191 (99.3%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 76 (6.4%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 64% |
Average Award | $13,827 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 1,140 (95.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $9,080 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 916 (76.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,755 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 299 (25.1%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | Not reported |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 72% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $24,958 |
Parents Borrowing Plus Loans | - |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Not reported |
Creative Arts/Performance | Not reported |
Special Achievements/Activities | Not reported |
Special Characteristics | Not reported |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | Not reported |
Academics & Instruction
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Required
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
111
Part-Time Faculty
143
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
29%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 34% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 27% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 18% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 13% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 7% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 1% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 0% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 63% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 30% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 5% of discussion sections/labs
- 30-39 students: - 2% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 1,677 |
Computing
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 322 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Adams State University provides hearing impaired services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
61.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
25.0%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
33.5%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
36.0%
Programs & Majors
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (71)
- Accounting
- Advertising
- Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art Teacher Education
- Biochemistry
- Biology Teacher Education
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
- Business Teacher Education
- Business/Commerce, General
- Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
- Chemical Physics
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Chemistry, General
- Computer Science
- Corrections
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminology
- Drama and Dance Teacher Education
- Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
- Drawing
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Economics, General
- Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
- English Language and Literature, General
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
- Finance, General
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- Graphic Design
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- History, General
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Legal Studies, General
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Management Information Systems, General
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
- Metal and Jewelry Arts
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music Theory and Composition
- Music, General
- Office Management and Supervision
- Painting
- Photography
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physics, General
- Printmaking
- Psychology, General
- Psychology, Other
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Small Business Administration/Management
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Social Work
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
- Wildlife Biology
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Liberal arts/general studies, Parks and recreation
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Arts
Master's Programs of Study (6)
- Art/Fine Arts
- Counselor Education
- Education--General
- History
- Physical Education
- Special Education
Campus Life
Location & Geography
Population
9,562
Nearest Metropolitan Area
90 acres
Environment
Small town/city
Campus Size
Pueblo
Weather
Temperature | -3.9 average low in January, 77.8 average high in September |
Rain | 67 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Airport | 220 mile(s) from campus in Denver |
Nearest Bus Station | Alamosa |
Nearest Train Station | 130 mile(s) from campus in Trinidad |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Men only housing, women only housing, coed housing
Students of College Housing
53% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
47%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Not offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division II |
Mascot | Grizzlies |
School Colors | Forest green and white |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball | ||
Wrestling |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball | ||
Wrestling |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | basketball, bowling, football, racquetball, rock climbing, skiing (cross-country), skiing (downhill), soccer, softball, swimming and diving, volleyball, water polo |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Adams State University offers choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, student programming board, student government, semillas de la tierra, newman club, fellowship of christian athletes
Sororities
Fraternities
ROTC
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
1,517
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
1,949
Women
915
Men
1,034
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 1.8% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 0.6% Asian
- 5.9% Black/African-American
- 35.1% Hispanic/Latino
- 4.0% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.8% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 40.0% White
- 11.9% Unknown
International Students
0.7%
Average Age
23
Number of Graduate Students
1,359
Student Resources
Study resources
Popular Professors
- Miguel SalamancaCHEM 131L
- Pedro ValencioECON 399
- Martis SalasAAA 101
- youraANTH 205
- jamalMATH 220