Adams State College

Location and Affiliation:

Adams State College is located in Alamosa, CO, population 8,000.
Affiliation: Public.

Population:

Adams State’s enrollment is 1979 undergraduate and 565 graduate students.

• 57% female
• 43% male
• 30% minority

75% of applicants are admitted.

Professor to Student Ratio:

1:18

Academic Level:

• Adams State College is a Level 4 school
• The average high school GPA is n/a
• The middle 50% range of ACT scores is 17-22
• The middle SAT range is Verbal 440-550, Math 450-550

Most Popular Majors:

• Business/marketing 29%
• Parks/Recreation 9%
• Physical Sciences 21%
• Education 23%
• Social Sciences/History 8%
• Psychology 9%

Graduates:

34% graduate after 6 years. Freshman return to Adams State College at a rate of 63%.

Application:

• Admission fee is $20
• The application deadline is August 1
• The financial aid deadline is April 15

Generosity:

Average need met is 88%.

Features:

Adams was founded in 1921. Surrounded by stunning mountains, Adams State has been named the regional Education Provider for southern Colorado. Adams has an agreement with New Mexico to admit students to the college without paying out-of-state tuition. This makes Adams less expensive for New Mexico students than attending a large university in their own state.

Contact:

Adams State College Admissions 1-800-824-6494.

Learn more about Adams State College. http://www.adams.edu