Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$9.8k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Adams State University
Alamosa, CO
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$9,776
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,848
Avg On-Campus Living
$9,553
Avg Off-Campus Living
$14,679
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$19,329
Net price (after aid)$14,173
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$10,130
$30k – $48k$10,511
$48k – $75k$13,658
$75k – $110k$19,496
$110k+$21,092
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$44,372
Median debt at graduation$19,500
Est. monthly loan payment$207
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.3×Graduates earn about 2.3× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants35%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans33%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
32%
Freshman Retention
55%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$14.2k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Manageable graduate debt
$19.5k below avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$9.8k
below avg
Out-of-state
$21.8k
below avg
Net price
$14.2k
below avg
Pell
35%
Median debt
$19.5k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$44.4k
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
Areas of study
CommunicationsEducationArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesHealth SciencesSocial SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (22)
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Education
Elementary EducationSecondary EducationSpecial Education
Arts & Humanities
English LiteratureMusicPhilosophyHistory
Natural Sciences
PhysicsChemistry
Health Sciences
Nursing
Admissions
Acceptance rate
100%
SAT range
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ACT range
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- Where is Adams State University located?
- Adams State University is located in Alamosa, CO, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Adams State University?
- Adams State University is a public university based in CO. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Adams State University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Adams State University is approximately 100%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Adams State University?
- Adams State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $9,776 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Adams State University?
- Adams State University reports total enrollment of approximately 2,613 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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