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Adams State University

#1455 in US ranking Alamosa, CO
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$25,204
Tuition & fees
$12,751
Avg. aid
$11,501
Receiving aid
95%

Admissions

Avg. SAT
1030
Avg. ACT
21

Outcomes

Graduation rate
39%
Median salary
$40,409
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Adams State University?

Homecoming is a recurring Adams State event that brings campus activities and athletics together for students and alumni. Its specific schedule changes, so students should use the current events calendar for that year's gatherings.

Other identified recurring programs include ASU Cares Days, centered on community service, and Women's Week, which provides programming around women's experiences and issues. These events illustrate different routes into campus life: participation is not limited to varsity sports or residential students. Dates, activities, and organizers can vary from year to year.

What are the student housing and dining options at Adams State University?

Adams State offers university-operated, coeducational housing for undergraduates, with campus dining available to residents and other students. Housing availability should not be interpreted as guaranteed placement or as a universal first-year requirement.

Students comparing residence options should check the current housing application, room types, contract dates, and meal-plan terms together. The combination can affect both their bill and their daily routine; an apartment-style arrangement, for example, may have different cooking and dining implications from a traditional residence-hall room. Campus housing is reported to include high-speed internet access. Students planning to live off campus should account for lease terms, transportation, and whether their class or work schedule requires frequent trips to campus.

Adams State University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

40

Adams State University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
14:1
Undergraduates living on campus
51%
Campus size
90 acres

Adams State University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 1

Part time employees: 1

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Adams State University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Nielsen Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Adams State University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Adams State University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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