School Overview

The following table shows the basic characteristic of Adams State University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
Contact Information
Address208 Edgemont Blvd, Alamosa, CO 81101
Phone719-587-7011
WEBwww.adams.edu/
Admission Information
Admissionwww.adams.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationhttps://www.adams.edu/admissions/apply-online/
Financial Aidwww.adams.edu/finaid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.adams.edu/netpricecalculator/
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.adams.edu/students/veterans-affairs/
Athletichttps://web3.ncaa.org/aprsearch/asrsearch
Disability Servicehttps://www.adams.edu/accessibility/ada/
School Category
School TypePublic, 4 years
Carnegie CategoryMaster's College and University (larger programs)
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree - research/scholarship

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

Adams State University has an open admission policy (any students can attend with high school diploma or a certificate of attendance or General Educational Development (GED) certificate). Contact the school to get more information. The application fees are $30 for undergraduate programs and $45 for graduate programs.
Open Admission Policy
Undergraduate Application Fees$30
Graduate Application Fees$45

Tuition & Fees

Adams State's 2024 tuition & fees is $9,776 for Colorado residents and $21,848 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($21,848).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $10,425 for Colorado residents and $13,161 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate.
Colorado ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$9,776$21,848
Graduate Tuition & Fees$10,425$13,161
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)

Student Population

A total of 2,854 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 901 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Adams State has 1,588 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 1,266 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
Total Students2,854
Undergraduate Students1,588
Graduate Students1,266
Online Enrollment901

Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services

Adams State offers 36 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Adams State
Offered DegreesOn-Campus ServicesLearning opportunities
Number of programs36 Programs
Offered Degrees/ProgramsAssociate
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students
Distance Learning (online classes)
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification