Adams State University
Alamosa, CO · Public · offers Graduate degrees
—Acceptance rate
$12,980Average net price / year
39%Graduation rate
$44,372Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$19,500Median debt at graduation
1,250Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $9,824
- Out-of-state tuition
- $21,944
- Total cost of attendance
- $24,352
- Room & board
- $9,820
- Books & supplies
- $2,920
- Average net price
- $12,980
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $9,947
- $30–48k
- $10,392
- $48–75k
- $11,921
- $75–110k
- $15,787
- $110k+
- $20,274
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- —
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 39%
- First-year retention
- 51%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $38,338
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $44,372
- Median debt (graduates)
- $19,500
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 38%
- Students with federal loans
- 33%
Programs: what graduates earn
12 of 35 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Bachelor's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 14 | $70,926 | $24,950 |
| Sociology | 27 | $46,948 | $25,750 |
| Business/Commerce, General | 75 | $40,181 | $19,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 21 | $39,546 | $18,340 |
| Psychology, General | 17 | $37,943 | $13,500 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 32 | $30,045 | $17,125 |
| Biology, General | 22 | $56,467 | — |
Master's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 40 | $56,413 | $31,166 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 43 | $55,307 | $24,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 28 | $54,569 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 321 | $49,131 | $50,683 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 6 | $74,831 | — |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,250
- Graduate students
- 1,668
- Part-time
- 27%
- Women / men
- 43% / 57%
- White
- 41%
- Hispanic
- 33%
- Black
- 9%
- Asian
- 1%
- International
- 1%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 14:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $64,107 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 50%
- Accreditor
- Higher Learning Commission
- Website
- www.adams.edu
- Also known as
- NA
Most popular fields
- Communication & Journalism – 2% of degrees
- Education – 1% of degrees
- English – 1% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 30% of degrees
- Biological Sciences – 4% of degrees
- Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 10% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
How much does Adams State University cost?
The average net price after grants is $12,980 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $9,824 and the full cost of attendance is $24,352.
How much do Adams State University graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $44,372 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
39% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.