by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Adams State degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Adams State measures up.
Adams State is ranked #1,309 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of B+ (above average for value). Within Colorado, it ranks #19 of 49 for value.
These Adams State majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | #70 of 243 |
| General Business/Commerce | #70 of 243 |
| Exercise Science | #112 of 547 |
| Liberal Arts | #138 of 345 |
| Sociology | #146 of 431 |
| Political and Social Sciences | #147 of 432 |
| Health & Physical Education | #162 of 757 |
| Athletic Training | #162 of 757 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Studies | #171 of 783 |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | #194 of 473 |
Below is the detailed Adams State value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Adams State University is ranked #21 out of #53 in Colorado for quality and #19 out of #49 for Colorado value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Adams State financial aid page to be sure.
Adams State University is ranked #1,309 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Adams State University is priced competitively for the quality of education it provides, earning it a good value recognition from College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Adams State costs about $15,106. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $60,424 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $24,170 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $12,980 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $15,106 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $60,424 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Adams State net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Adams State degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $96,680 | — | — |
| All Students | $60,424 | #1,309 | B+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $51,920 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $96,680 | — | — |
| All Students | $60,424 | #19 | B- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $51,920 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Adams State shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $10,130 |
| $30K–$48K | $10,511 |
| $48K–$75K | $13,658 |
| $75K–$110K | $19,496 |
| Over $110K | $21,092 |
About 81% of Adams State undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $11,501 per year. Get more details on the Adams State financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Adams State cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.