Adams State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3875 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1091 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1018 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #16 of 38 | In Colorado |
| #3346 of 4,476 | For Anthropology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 1,605
- Graduates
- 1,296
- Male:Female Ratio
- 44:56
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.adams.edu
Adams State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Adams State University has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
412 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,544 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Adams State University has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1536 (53%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 728 (25%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 209 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 188 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 113 (4%) |
| Asian | 56 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 25 (0.9%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 20 (0.7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 8 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $10,747
- Students receiving aid
- 95%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $6,120 | $5,524 |
| Tuition in-state | $6,120 | $5,524 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $18,240 | $5,524 |
| Fee in-district | $3,704 | $374 |
| Fee in-state | $3,704 | $374 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,704 | $374 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,003 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,820 |
| Room charge | $4,250 |
| Meal charge | $5,570 |
Adams State University majors
Adams State University has granted 202 bachelor's degrees across 18 programs, 558 master's across 11 programs, and 7 doctorate degrees in Counseling Psychology. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Adams State University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counseling Psychology | 436 | 7 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 98 | 16 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 98 | |||
| Business & Commerce, General | 79 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 38 | |||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 33 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 27 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 17 | |||
| Sports Studies | 17 | |||
| Sociology, General | 15 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 10 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 8 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 8 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 8 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 7 | |||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 6 | |||
| Psychology, General | 6 | |||
| Dramatic & Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 4 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | |||
| American Government and Politics (United States) | 3 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 3 | |||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 3 | |||
| Psychology, Other | 3 | |||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 2 | |||
| Music History, Literature, and Theory | 2 | |||
| American History (United States) | 1 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | |||
| Creative Writing | 1 | |||
| Cultural Resource Management and Policy Analysis | 1 | |||
| Public Administration | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 196 | 202 | 558 | 7 |
Adams State University has a graduation rate of 39%, which is among the 23% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 39% | 32% | 47% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Adams State University has published 682 scientific papers with 15,737 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Environmental Science, Sociology, Law, Psychology, Medicine, Biology, Philosophy, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 2 | 19 |
| 1994 | 7 | 17 |
| 1995 | 3 | 25 |
| 1996 | 5 | 16 |
| 1997 | 4 | 12 |
| 1998 | 5 | 20 |
| 1999 | 5 | 22 |
| 2000 | 8 | 21 |
| 2001 | 9 | 40 |
| 2002 | 1 | 38 |
| 2003 | 4 | 47 |
| 2004 | 7 | 44 |
| 2005 | 8 | 48 |
| 2006 | 5 | 89 |
| 2007 | 8 | 96 |
| 2008 | 24 | 118 |
| 2009 | 23 | 141 |
| 2010 | 15 | 131 |
| 2011 | 25 | 179 |
| 2012 | 18 | 198 |
| 2013 | 10 | 259 |
| 2014 | 26 | 263 |
| 2015 | 22 | 362 |
| 2016 | 20 | 954 |
| 2017 | 25 | 1271 |
| 2018 | 28 | 1360 |
| 2019 | 18 | 1522 |
| 2020 | 20 | 1559 |
| 2021 | 99 | 1451 |
| 2022 | 83 | 1292 |
| 2023 | 20 | 1402 |
| 2024 | 36 | 1272 |
| 2025 | 23 | 978 |
Adams State University alumni
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John Salazar
- Enrolled in Adams State University
- In 1981 graduated with Bachelor of Science
- Occupations
- business executivecattle rancherfarmerpolitician
- Biography
-
John Tony Salazar is an American politician who served as the U.S. representative for Colorado's 3rd congressional district from 2005 until 2011. A member of the Democratic Party, he was appointed Commissioner of the Colorado Department of Agriculture in the Cabinet of Governor John Hickenlooper in 2011, following his electoral defeat in 2010. Salazar announced his retirement as Agriculture Commissioner in November 2014.
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Don Cockroft
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
-
Donald Lee Cockroft is an American former professional football player who was a punter and placekicker for 13 seasons with the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He has the third most career points for a Brown behind fellow kickers Phil Dawson (second) and Lou Groza.
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Gary William Gallagher
- Occupations
- university teacher
- Biography
-
Gary William Gallagher is an American historian specializing in the history of the American Civil War. As of 2024, Gallagher was the John L. Nau III Professor in the History of the American Civil War at the University of Virginia. He produced a lecture series on the American Civil War for The Great Courses lecture series.
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Raymond G. Murphy
- Occupations
- military officer
- Biography
-
Captain Raymond Gerald "Jerry" Murphy was the 39th United States Marine to receive the Medal of Honor for heroism in the Korean War. He was decorated by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in a White House ceremony on October 27, 1953. He earned the Nation's highest military decoration for heroic action for valor in the Reno-Vegas fighting of February 1953.
General info
| Alternative names | ASU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1921 |
| Motto | Great Stories Begin Here |
| Colors | green, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May. Also Summer Session (May - July) |
| Total FTE staff | 440 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 208 Edgemont Blvd Alamosa, Colorado, 81101 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 10,000 |
| Phone | 7195877011 |