Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001345
- Phone: (970) 245-1110
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
99.09%FINANCIAL AID RATE
95%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
12:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
40FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$8,361Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Adams State College
432 North Avenue, Grand Junction, CO
About
Adams State College, located in Alamosa, Colorado, was founded in 1921 as a teacher's college known as Adam's Normal School. The school was established by Billy adams, who prior to his career as a legislator, then governor, worked for three decades to establish the school.
Since then the school has transformed, expanding its offerings and expanding beyond its original purpose. The school recently renovated and updated its facilities through a project costing more than 65 million dollars as part of its overall mission to provide students with the best education opportunities and facilities possible.
Academics
Adams State College offers a number of undergraduate and graduate level programs for interested students. Combined with small class sizes and a low student to teacher ratio, the school allows students to receive a high quality, personalized education. The programs offered also allow for practical education in order to meet workforce demands. Some programs prepare students for professional degree programs such as law or medicine.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in Attending Adams State College should complete the application online and submit it along with the application fee, standardized test scores, transcripts and the Higher Education Academics Requirements form.
Once submitted the application and provided information will be reviewed and a response regarding admission mailed to the applicant. Graduate programs require a bachelor's degree and may have more stringent review processes.
Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and work study programs offered at the state and federal level. Students in need of aid must provide all pertinent tax and income information as well as submit a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to determine need, eligibility and awards.
Scholarships may also be available from external sources, often requiring a separate application. Each private scholarship comes with their own unique qualifications and award levels.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the students Adams State College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Adams State College has a total student population of about 3,100, where graduate students make up roughly 15% of the student body.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $13,300. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. There is also a $30 application fee for those applying to a program. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are:
- In-State Tuition: $5,700-$6,900
- Nonresident Student Tuition: $17,000-$20,590
- Charges per unit:
- State Residents: $240-$290 per credit unit
- Nonresidents: $720-$860 per credit unit
- Some programs may have tuition rates locked at the first year rate for up to five years.
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 95% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 88% | $8,846 |
Receiving Student Loans | 53% | $5,877 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Adams State College may offer services to students including:- Online classes
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Student employment
- Assisting students to find work
- Day care for children
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Teacher Education (Bachelor's) Program
- Graduate Teacher Education Program
- Music Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
Adams State College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division II with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference)
- Track and Field (Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference)
- Football (Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Adams State College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
Education
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
- Creative Writing (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (B)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (A, B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Psychology
- Counseling Psychology (D, M)
- Psychology (B)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Social Sciences
- Sociology (B)
- Criminology (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Fine Arts and Studio Arts (B, M)
Other 4-Year Public Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Adams State College.
- Colorado State University - Pueblo in Boulder, CO (91 miles away)
- Western State College of Colorado in Thornton, CO (94 miles away)
- Fort Lewis College in Denver, CO (110 miles away)
- Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture in Roswell, NM (136 miles away)
- New Mexico Military Institute in Hobbs, NM (291 miles away)
Also, you can compare schools by looking through our list of colleges & universities:
- Review a complete list of all the Colorado colleges
- Browse our list of public colleges in Colorado
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001345
- Phone: (970) 245-1110
- School Homepage