Adams State University Data & Information Overview
Get the facts about Adams State University. Learn how it ranks, what majors it offers, how diverse it is, and much more. If you're interested in learning more about a particular stat, just click on its tile to go to a new page that covers the topic more in-depth. Also, you can jump to any section of this page by clicking one of the links below.- Rankings
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- Retention and Graduation Rates
- Diversity
- Cost
- Student Debt
- Average Earnings
- Location
- Majors
- Online Learning
- Related Schools
How Well Is Adams State University Ranked?
2022 Rankings
College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities in its annual rankings and ranks them in a variety of ways, including most diverse, best overall quality, best for non-traditional students, and much more.
Adams State University was awarded 50 badges in the 2022 rankings. The highest ranked major at the school is counseling psychology.
Overall Quality
Adams State is ranked #1,852 out of 2,576 schools in the nation for overall quality on College Factual's 2022 Best Colleges list.
Out of the 39 colleges in Colorado, Adams State is ranked at #29.
See all of the rankings for Adams State University.
Is It Hard to Get Into Adams State?
Acceptance Rate
With an acceptance rate of 99%, Adams State University is easier to get into than many other schools. But that doesn't mean you can slack off on your application. Make sure to treat this school like any other when submitting requested materials and documents.
Average Test Scores
About 16% of students accepted to Adams State submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 430 and 540. Math scores were between 450 and 540.
Learn more about Adams State University admissions.
Adams State University Faculty
Student to Faculty Ratio
The student to faculty ratio at Adams State University is about average at 15 to 1. This ratio is often used to gauge how many students might be in an average class and how much time professors will have to spend with their students on an individual level. The national average for this metric is 15 to 1.
Percent of Full-Time Faculty
Another measure that is often used to estimate how much access students will have to their professors is how many faculty members are full-time. The idea here is that part-time faculty tend to spend less time on campus, so they may not be as available to students as full-timers.
The full-time faculty percentage at Adams State University is 57%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
Retention and Graduation Rates at Adams State University
Freshmen Retention Rate
The freshmen retention rate is a sign of how many full-time students like a college or university well enough to come back for their sophomore year. At Adams State University this rate is 59%, which is a bit lower than the national average of 68%.
Graduation Rate
When we say that a student has graduated on time, we mean that they have finished their bachelor's degree within four years. The on-time graduation rate at Adams State is 9%. That's lower than the national rate of 33.3%
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Adams State University.
Adams State University Undergraduate Student Diversity
During the 2017-2018 academic year, there were 1,955 undergraduates at Adams State with 1,362 being full-time and 593 being part-time.
How Much Does Adams State University Cost?
The overall average net price of Adams State is $14,064. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.Net Price by Income Group for Adams State
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10,108 | $12,991 | $14,424 | $18,752 | $19,637 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid.Note that the net price is typically less than the published for a school. For more information on the sticker price of Adams State, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
Student Loan Debt
It's not uncommon for college students to take out loans to pay for school. In fact, almost 66% of students nationwide depend at least partially on loans. At Adams State, approximately 53% of students took out student loans averaging $5,877 a year. That adds up to $23,508 over four years for those students.
The student loan default rate at Adams State is 9.3%. This is about the same as the national default rate of 10.1%.
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How Much Money Do Adams State Graduates Make?
Although some majors pay more than others, students who graduate from Adams State with a bachelor's degree go on to jobs where they make an average salary of $35,200 in their early years. This is about 12% less that the average pay for college graduates overall. However, graduates with your major may make more.
See which majors at Adams State University make the most money.
Location of Adams State University
Located in Alamosa, Colorado, Adams State University is a public institution. Alamosa is a good match for students who enjoy small-town life.Get more details about the location of Adams State University.
Contact details for Adams State are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 208 Edgemont Blvd, Alamosa, CO 81101 |
| Phone: | 719-587-7011 |
| Website: | www.adams.edu/ |
| Facebook: | http://www.facebook.com/adamsstate |
| Twitter: | https://twitter.com/adamsstate |
Adams State University Majors
During the most recent year for which we have data, students from 25 majors graduated from Adams State University. Of these students, 618 received undergraduate degrees and 366 graduated with a master's or doctor's degree. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.| Most Popular Majors | Bachelor’s Degrees | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| General Business/Commerce | 99 | $32,900 |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 55 | $30,400 |
| Health & Physical Education | 50 | NA |
| Sociology | 24 | NA |
| General Psychology | 22 | NA |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 12 | NA |
| Nursing | 12 | $54,100 |
| Music | 11 | NA |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 10 | NA |
| General English Literature | 10 | NA |
Online Learning at Adams State
Online learning is becoming popular at even the oldest colleges and universities in the United States. Not only are online classes great for returning adults with busy schedules, they are also frequented by a growing number of traditional students.
In 2018-2019, 1,586 students took at least one online class at Adams State University. This is a decrease from the 1,595 students who took online classes the previous year.
| Year | Took at Least One Online Class | Took All Classes Online |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | 1,586 | 1,424 |
| 2017-2018 | 1,595 | 1,427 |
| 2016-2017 | 1,813 | 1,560 |
| 2015-2016 | 1,545 | 1,112 |
| 2013-2014 | 1,381 | 1,091 |
Learn more about online learning at Adams State University.
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Related Schools
If you’re considering Adams State University, here are some more schools you may be interested in knowing more about.
- East Central University
- Indiana University - Kokomo
- Lander University
- University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown
- University of South Carolina - Upstate
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
- National Center for Education Statistics
- College Scorecard
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
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