Adams State University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,072

2023 Average Net Price

$13,800

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

99.2%

1,580 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,950

62.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

26.7%

96 Graduates

About

Adams State University is a higher education institution located in Alamosa County, CO. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Adams State University were Counseling Psychology (321 degrees awarded), Teacher Education (43 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (40 degrees).

In 2023, 985 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Adams State University. 61.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (547 degrees), 2.21 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (247 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Adams State University is $6,072, which is $−18,503 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Adams State University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 884 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Adams State University is $6,072, which is $18,503 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,800.

In 2023, 59% of undergraduate students attending Adams State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 33% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,072

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Adams State University was $6,072. The cost of tuition at Adams State University is $−18,503 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Adams State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$13,800

2023 Value

4.36%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Adams State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,800. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Adams State University grew by 4.36%.

This chart compares the average net price of Adams State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,816

Room and Board

$1,800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Adams State University was of $10,816 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.95% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,800. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Adams State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

33%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

59% of undergraduate students at Adams State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Adams State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Adams State University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 884 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Adams State University received 1,580 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 7.98% annual growth. Out of those 1,580 applicants, 1,567 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 99.2% acceptance rate.

There were 2,950 students enrolled at Adams State University in 2023. 18% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Adams State University has an overall enrollment yield of 19.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

99.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

1,567

Accepted Out of 1,580

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Adams State University was 99.2% (1,567 admissions from 1,580 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 99.8%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants declined by 7.98%, while admissions declined by 8.58%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Adams State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

18%

Submission Percentage (2022)

Scores Submitted (2022)

18% of enrolled first-time students at Adams State University in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Adams State University had a total enrollment of 2,950 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Adams State University is 1,842 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,108. This means that 62.4% of students enrolled at Adams State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Adams State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 47.9% White, 27.1% Hispanic or Latino, 5.49% Black or African American, 3.9% Two or More Races, 1.29% Asian, 1.22% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.712% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Adams State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (20.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (19.3%) and White Male (17.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (53.1%), followed by White Male (15.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

62.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Adams State University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,950 students. The full-time enrollment at Adams State University is 1,842 and the part-time enrollment is 1,108. This means that 62.4% of students enrolled at Adams State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Adams State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

55%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Adams State University was 55%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Adams State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Adams State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,412 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
799 enrolled students
Black or African American
162 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Adams State University is 47.9% White, 27.1% Hispanic or Latino, 5.49% Black or African American, 3.9% Two or More Races, 1.29% Asian, 1.22% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.712% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 339 students (11.5%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 225 more women than men received degrees from Adams State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Adams State University is white (547 degrees awarded). There were 2.21 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (247 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Adams State University is Counseling Psychology (321 degrees awarded), followed by Teacher Education (43 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (40 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Adams State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Psychology (352 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (55 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (254 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Adams State University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,713,269 people), Secondary school teachers (567,484 people), Other managers (421,861 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (395,723 people), and Education administrators (363,722 people).

The most specialized majors at Adams State University in 2023 are Psychology (352 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (55 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (254 degrees), Education (84 degrees), and Social Sciences (34 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Adams State University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Adams State University are Psychology (352 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (55 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (254 degrees), Education (84 degrees), and Social Sciences (34 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Adams State University are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Adams State University.

Most Common (2023)

Counseling Psychology
321 degrees awarded
Teacher Education
43 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
40 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at Adams State University was Counseling Psychology with 321 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Adams State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

380

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

605

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 380 degrees were awarded to men at Adams State University, which is 0.628 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (605).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Adams State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 67 degrees were awarded to men at Adams State University in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.02 times more than the 66 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 274 degrees were awarded to men at Adams State University in Counseling Psychology, which is 4.81 times more than the 57 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

20%

100% Completion Time

33%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 20% of students graduating from Adams State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 33% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 36% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (38.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Adams State University is Male and White (38.6% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
547 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
247 degrees awarded
Black or African American
48 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Adams State University is white (547 degrees awarded). There were 2.21 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (247 degrees).

7.31% of degree recipients (72 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
354 degrees awarded
White Male
193 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
153 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Adams State University is white female (354 degrees awarded). There were 1.83 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (193 degrees).

Operations

Adams State University has an endowment valued at nearly $62.7k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 24.7k (39.4%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Adams State University had a total salary expenditure of 62.7M. Adams State University employs 48 Assistant professors, 27 Professors and 15 No academic ranks. Most academics at Adams State University are Female Assistant professor (27), Male Assistant professor (21), and Female Professor (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Adams State University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 60 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 55 employees, and Management with 40 employees.

Endowment

$62.7k

2023 Endowment

0.0016%

decline from 2022

Adams State University has an endowment valued at about $62.7k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Adams State University declined 0.0016% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $49.7M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Adams State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$26.4M

2023 Salaries

11.2%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Adams State University paid a median of $26.4M in salaries, which represents 42.2% of their overall expenditure ($62.7M) and a 11.2% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.71% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.78% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.94M

Instructional Salaries

109

Number of Employees

In 2023, Adams State University paid a total of $6.94M to 109 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

48 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

60 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Adams State University were Assistant professor with 48 employees, Professor with 27 employees, and No academic rank with 15 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Adams State University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 60 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 55 employees, and Management with 40 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Adams State University was Female Assistant professor with 27 employees, Male Assistant professor with 21 employees, and Female Professor with 14 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Adams State University.

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