C+

Above Average

Score: 54/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

22/100 · earnings-weighted

Adams State University

4-Year Public

📍 Alamosa, Colorado 81101

🌐 www.adams.edu/

Adams State University — tuition $6,072 in-state, $18,144 out-of-state

Adams State University campus, Alamosa, CO. Photo: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.

Outcomes

53/100

Affordability

C+

60/100

Resources

65/100

Experience

73/100

Prestige

23/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

2,950

Total Enrollment

32%

Graduation Rate

55%

Retention Rate

14.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$13,800

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Adams State University ▼

1% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value

$318,306

Avg Monthly Rent

$1,075

1-Year Change

+3.1%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Adams State University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$44,372

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$38,338

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$19,500

Median debt at graduation

39.4%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

Median ACT

37.8%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 44% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 9th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CO wage index 1.14). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Adams State University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	$70,926	$78,402	-12%	#788 of 966	#948	$24,950
Biology	—	$56,467	-1%	#473 of 841	#623	—
Business/Commerce	$40,181	$51,111	-25%	#250 of 271	#265	$19,500
Sociology	$46,948	—	—	—	—	$25,750
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness	$30,045	$44,701	-18%	#549 of 610	#588	$17,125
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	$39,546	$41,809	-21%	#428 of 476	#460	$18,340
Psychology	$37,943	—	—	—	—	$13,500

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Adams State University Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $318,306
Avg rent near campus: $1,075/mo — vs ~$457/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 81101 (2.6% cap, Alamosa)

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🏆 Where Adams State University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#14

Counseling Psychology

of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$6,072	$18,144
Room	$4,113
Board	$5,440
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$25,199	$37,271

Financial Aid

96%

Receive Any Aid

49%

Receive Pell Grants

52%

Take Out Loans

$13,800

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$10,130
$30,001 - $48,000	$10,511
$48,001 - $75,000	$13,658
$75,001 - $110,000	$19,496
$110,001+	$21,092

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Counseling Psychology 443 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 114 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 98 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 80 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 39 grads/yr Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 33 grads/yr Exercise Science and Kinesiology 27 grads/yr Sports Studies 17 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 17 grads/yr Sociology, General 15 grads/yr Music Teacher Education 10 grads/yr Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 8 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 8 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 8 grads/yr Special Education and Teaching, General 7 grads/yr Higher Education/Higher Education Administration 6 grads/yr Psychology, General 6 grads/yr Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other 4 grads/yr Psychology, Other 4 grads/yr English Language and Literature, General 4 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Adams State University's top programs commonly pursue.

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Clinical and counseling psychologists

$96k/yr 76,300 jobs

Psychology teachers, postsecondary

$80k/yr 52,500 jobs

Counselors, all other

$50k/yr 69,100 jobs

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Sales managers

$138k/yr 619,500 jobs

Industrial production managers

$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Student Demographics

2,950

Total Students

59%

Women

66%

Traditional Age (18-24)

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 48%

Hispanic 27%

Black 5%

Asian 2%

Two or More 4%

Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 97%

Off-Campus (Renters) 1%

With Family 2%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~21 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 39%

Hybrid (Some Online) 30%

Fully Online 31%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 66%

25-64 (Adult) 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Adams State University?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Adams State University?

Tuition at Adams State University is $6,072 for in-state students and $18,144 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $13,800.

What is the graduation rate at Adams State University?

The graduation rate at Adams State University is 32%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is Adams State University a good school?

Adams State University has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend Adams State University?

Adams State University has a total enrollment of 2,950 students.

Is there rental demand near Adams State University?

Yes! Approximately 1% of students at Adams State University live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 21 students who need rental housing near campus.

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