Adams State Diversity & Demographics

Much Higher Than Average Diversity

We combine factors of racial, geographic, gender and age diversity to come up with an overall diversity ranking for each school.

Highly diverse across all factors, Adams State University is ranked #357 nationwide.

Ranked High in Racial Diversity

Ethnically-diverse college campuses offer students the chance to study and learn with undergraduates from racial and ethnic groups that are different from their own.

Adams State University is ranked #742 in ethnic diversity nationwide with a student body composition that is above the national average.

Adams State ranks above average in racial representation.

The racial diversity of the faculty is above average.

Gender Ratio is Pretty Good

Are you seeking a campus with a balanced blend of males to females?

At Adams State University, the disparity between men and women on campus is lower than the national average. The undergraduate student body at Adams State is equally balanced.

This university is ranked at #1,015 in male to female diversity nationwide. The undergraduate population is comprised of 1,114 males and 883 females.

The disparity between the counts of men and women at Adams State University is lower than the national average.

The ratio of male to female faculty at Adams State is excellent.

Higher Than Average Chance your Roommate Will be From Another State

Would you prefer a college that attracts students from all across the United States? If so this may be a good option for you.

We examined where each of the school's admitted students lived before attending to create the geographic diversity grade.

About 68.7% of the students attending Adams State University come from within Colorado. Adams State's rating of #768 makes it above average in this factor.

What is the Age Diversity of the Students?

Some college students prefer a campus filled with others who are a similar age to them, while some prefer a wide age range of students. Which is best for you?

The "traditional" college student is thought to be between the ages of 18-21. However, this university appears to attract a majority of older students. At Adams State University, 26.1% of students are in the age 18 to 21 bracket, compared to the national average of 60%. We rank Adams State #394 in the nation for student age diversity.

Questions About Diversity

• What do we mean when we refer to diversity in college?

  Often when we speak of diversity, what we mean is multiculturalism, or the acceptance of individuals of different ethnicities, cultures, races, beliefs and financial backgrounds. Diversity can be a huge benefit to students, as it not only exposes them to new ways of thinking, it prepares them for the varied workforce of tomorrow, in addition to inspiring creativity and innovation.

• How is Adams State doing at attracting students from all income levels?

  Even a school with great racial, ethnic, and location diversity may not be diverse when it comes to the financial backgrounds of their students. To get a better idea of how Adams State is supporting low-income students check the Financial Aid Page.

• Is Diversity Important to Adams State?

  What are you trying to find in regards to college diversity? Speak to the school to see what kind of support groups and clubs are around to encourage diverse perspectives.