by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Adams State University, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Adams State University came in at $9,824 each year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $21,944. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Required fees account for came to $3,704 in-state and $3,704 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,120 | $18,240 |
| Fees | $3,704 | $3,704 |
| Total | $9,824 | $21,944 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The totals here are the list price.
What does Adams State University cost if you attend part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For some context, here is how Adams State University costs compare against other schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In CO | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Adams State University is about average on cost.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Visit the Adams State University Financial Aid page for more.
Tuition at Adams State University has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,976 | $14,229 |
| Two Years Ago | $6,072 | $18,144 |
| One Year Ago | $6,072 | $18,144 |
| Most Recent Year | $6,120 | $18,240 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Adams State has moved over recent reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition rose 0.5%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $22,060 the year ahead.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 0.49%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $9,872. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 7.42%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $23,573.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $9,872 | $23,573 |
| In 2 Years | $9,920 | $25,322 |
| In 3 Years | $9,969 | $27,201 |
| In 4 Years | $10,018 | $29,220 |
| In 5 Years | $10,067 | $31,389 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $105,316, or about $39,779 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For a closer look at aid at Adams State University, head to the Adams State University Financial Aid page.
