Adams State College Description:

Adams State College is a public liberal arts college located in Alamosa, Colorado. The 90-acre campus sits in the San Luis Valley surrounded by stunning natural beauty. The city of Pueblo is about two hours to the northeast. Adams State students can choose from 16 majors and 28 minors. Business is the most popular among undergraduates, and education and counseling dominate at the master's level.

Academics are supported by an 18 to 1 student faculty ratio, and professors serve as students' academic advisors. Student life is active with over 40 clubs and organizations. On the athletic front, the Adams State Grizzlies compete in the NCAA Division II Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. The college fields nine men's and nine women's intercollegiate sports.

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Admissions Data (2014):

• Percent of Applicants Admitted: 64%
• Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
• • SAT Critical Reading: 430 / 520
  • SAT Math: 458 / 560
  • SAT Writing: - / -
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  • ACT Composite: 17 / 23
  • ACT English: 16 / 22
  • ACT Math: 17 / 23
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Enrollment (2013):

• Total Enrollment: 3,211 (2,284 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 50% Male / 50% Female
• 82% Full-time

Costs (2014 - 15):

• Tuition and Fees: $8,014 (in-state); $18,814 (out-of-state)
• Books: $1,350 (why so much?)

• Room and Board: $8,572
• Other Expenses: $2,628
• Total Cost: $19,691 (in-state); $30,323 (out-of-state)

Adams State College Financial Aid (2013 - 14):

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 95%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 92%
  • Loans: 66%
• Average Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $8,141
  • Loans: $6,377

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Most Popular Majors:

Biology, Business, Government, Physical Education, Psychology, Sociology

Transfer, Retention and Graduation Rates:

• First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 56%
• Transfer Out Rate: 15%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 9%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 23%

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

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Adams State College Mission Statement:

mission statement from http://adams.edu/pubs/mission/mission.php

"Adams State College dedicates its resources to provide opportunity and access for all students. The College is an innovative leader that recognizes the inherent educational value of diversity. It is a catalyst for the educational, cultural, and economic interests of rural Colorado, the surrounding region, and the global community."

Adams State College Profile last updated July 2015.