Adams State University, CO
Public
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Master's College and University
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Adams State University Rankings
Affordability77
Selectivity7
Retention5
Graduation1
Earnings14
Diversity81
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Adams State University
90%
Bachelor’s
10%
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences3%
Business, Management, Marketing13%
Education1%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs3%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities60%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies4%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology3%
Social Sciences4%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into Adams State University
99%
Admission Rate
480
Median SAT Math
495
Median SAT Reading
20
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)430–530
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)440–550
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)17–22
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Adams State University
$9K
In-State Tuition
$20K
Out-of-State Tuition
$22K
Average Total Cost
$14K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $11K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $11K | $17K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $14K | $18K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $20K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $19K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Adams State University
49%
Receive Federal Loans
$12K
Median Federal Debt
46%
Repayment Rate
$223
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 46% | 55% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 13% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 10% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 12% | 9% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $13K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $10K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $11K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $13K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $9K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $34K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $24K | $18K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 39% | 43% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 46% | 48% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 48% | 49% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 50% | 53% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Adams State University
54%
Retention Rate
20%
Transfer Rate
30%
Withdrawal Rate
28%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 16% | 38% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 28% | 55% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 31% | 58% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 17% | 53% | 53% |
| Black | 19% | 41% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 32% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22% | 50% | 47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 55% | 43% |
| Two or more races | 17% | 47% | 44% |
| Other race | 29% | 44% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Adams State University
87%
Employment Rate
$27K
Median Salary
$16K
25 Pctl Salary
$37K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 87% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 88% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 85% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 85% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 87% | 81% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $6K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $16K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $27K | $28K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $37K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $48K | $55K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $27K | $28K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $30K | $31K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $35K | $34K | $35K |
Students
Students at Adams State University
1,881
Undergraduates
59%
Full-time Undergrads
22
Avg Entry Age
1,113
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 44% | 66% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 56% | 34% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 9% | 7% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 41% | 54% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36% | 21% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 2% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 8% | 6% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 34% | 37% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 20% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 17% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 14% | 14% |
| >$110K | 16% | 16% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Adams State University, CO
Trinidad State Junior College
78 miles, E
University of New Mexico-Taos Campus
79 miles, S
Pueblo Community College
87 miles, NE
Colorado State University-Pueblo
91 miles, NE