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Adams State University

Public Alamosa, CO · Town · Rocky Mountains · 93% data reported · Agent Insights
36%
Graduation Rate
$44,372
Earnings (10yr)
$12,980
Net Price
1,250
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Overview

Adams State University has a small enrollment of 1,250 students, allowing for a close-knit community feel. This can lead to more personalized attention from faculty and a supportive environment for students seeking to thrive academically and socially.

According to available data, graduates from Adams State earn a median income of $44,372 ten years after enrollment. While the graduation rate stands at 36%, this figure highlights the challenges some students face in completing their degrees. However, the presence of a 38% Pell Grant rate suggests that a significant portion of students come from low-income backgrounds, which can influence both access and outcomes.

The net price to attend Adams State is $12,980, with a median debt of $19,500 for graduates. Students who thrive here are often those engaged in the top programs, such as Humanities, Business & Marketing, Social Sciences, Biology & Biomedical, and Psychology. This school may appeal to individuals seeking a more intimate college experience while pursuing diverse fields of study.

Rankings

How Adams Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation36%Earnings 10yr$44KNet Price$13KRetention51%Median Debt$20KPell Grant Rate38%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$10K$0-30K$10K$30-48K$12K$48-75K$20K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%1292.2%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%1458.3%MOBILITY188.45%

Cost & Financial Aid

$9,824
In-State Tuition
$21,944
Out-of-State
$12,980
Avg Net Price
$19,500
Median Debt
38%
Pell Grant Rate
33%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$9,947
Family Income $0–$30K
$10,392
Family Income $30K–$48K
$11,921
Family Income $48K–$75K
$20,274
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$38,338
6 Years After Entry
$43,072
8 Years
$44,372
10 Years
0.44x
Debt-to-Earnings
52%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$38,338 6yr $43,072 8yr $44,372 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

188.45%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
1458.3%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
1292.2%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$67,200
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.40
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.01
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
4.0%
Volunteering Rate
0.99
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 51%
ACT Midpoint 21
Full-Time Faculty 50%
Faculty Salary (mo) $7,123
Diversity Index 0.71
First-Gen Students 42%

Top Programs

Humanities 53%
Business & Marketing 20%
Social Sciences 5%
Biology & Biomedical 4%
Psychology 2%
Visual & Performing Arts 2%
Health Professions 2%
Education 2%