Adams State University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,976

2.05% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$14,492

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.31%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

99.8%

1,717 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

3,138

60.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

33.5%

122 Graduates

About

Adams State University is a higher education institution located in Alamosa County, CO. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Adams State University were Counseling Psychology (231 degrees awarded), Teacher Education (54 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (33 degrees).

In 2021, 946 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Adams State University. 57.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (532 degrees), 2.08 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (256 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Adams State University is $5,976, which is $−17,208 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Adams State University is $5,976, which is $−17,208 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,492.

In 2021, 63% of undergraduate students attending Adams State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 49% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,976

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Adams State University was $5,976. The cost of tuition at Adams State University is $−17,208 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$14,492

2021 Value

9.85%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Adams State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,492. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Adams State University grew by 9.85%.

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

$10,178

Room and Board

$1,800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Adams State University was of $10,178 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 7.12% between 2020 and 2021.

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

63%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

49%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

63% of undergraduate students at Adams State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 5.97% with respect to 2020, when 67% 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.

3.31%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Adams State University was 3.31%, which represents 30 out of the 905 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 1,717 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 1.6% annual growth. Out of those 1,717 applicants, 1,714 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 99.8% acceptance rate.

There were 3,138 students enrolled at Adams State University in 2021. 25% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Adams State University has an overall enrollment yield of 18.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

99.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,714

Accepted Out of 1,717

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Adams State University was 99.8% (1,714 admissions from 1,717 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 99.9%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 1.6%, while admissions grew by 1.54%..

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

25%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

25% of enrolled first-time students at Adams State University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Adams State University had a total enrollment of 3,138 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Adams State University is 1,912 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,226. This means that 60.9% of students enrolled at Adams State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Adams State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 50.2% White, 27.9% Hispanic or Latino, 6.34% Black or African American, 3.41% Two or More Races, 1.27% Asian, 1.27% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.574% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Adams State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (23.3%), followed by White Male (18.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (18.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (57%), followed by White Male (13.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

60.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Adams State University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,138 students. The full-time enrollment at Adams State University is 1,912 and the part-time enrollment is 1,226. This means that 60.9% of students enrolled at Adams State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

59%

2021 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 59%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), 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 (2021)

White
1,574 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
874 enrolled students
Black or African American
199 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Adams State University is 50.2% White, 27.9% Hispanic or Latino, 6.34% Black or African American, 3.41% Two or More Races, 1.27% Asian, 1.27% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.574% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 264 students (8.41%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 146 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 (532 degrees awarded). There were 2.08 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (256 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Adams State University is Counseling Psychology (231 degrees awarded), followed by Teacher Education (54 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (33 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (266 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (70 degrees), and History (16 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 (1,813,958 people), Secondary school teachers (479,065 people), Education administrators (324,011 people), Other managers (232,152 people), and Special education teachers (200,055 people).

The most specialized majors at Adams State University in 2021 are Psychology (266 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (70 degrees), History (16 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (260 degrees), and EDUCATION. (95 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Adams State University are Psychology (266 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (70 degrees), History (16 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (260 degrees), and EDUCATION. (95 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (3,195,525 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (459,598 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (349,612 people), Outpatient care centers (214,443 people), and Individual & family services (182,612 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 (2021)

Counseling Psychology
231 degrees awarded
Teacher Education
54 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
33 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common masters degree concentration at Adams State University was Counseling Psychology with 231 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

400

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

546

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 400 degrees were awarded to men at Adams State University, which is 0.733 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (546).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 72 degrees were awarded to men at Adams State University in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 1.95 times more than the 37 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 188 degrees were awarded to men at Adams State University in Counseling Psychology, which is 3.76 times more than the 50 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

19%

100% Completion Time

34%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 19% of students graduating from Adams State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 34% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 35% 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 Female

Highest Graduation Rate (53.2%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Adams State University is Female and White (53.2% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (2021)

White
532 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
256 degrees awarded
Black or African American
43 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Adams State University is white (532 degrees awarded). There were 2.08 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (256 degrees).

5.29% of degree recipients (50 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
322 degrees awarded
White Male
210 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
155 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Adams State University is white female (322 degrees awarded). There were 1.53 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (210 degrees).

Operations

Adams State University has an endowment valued at nearly $62.7k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −NaNk (−NaN2%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Adams State University had a total salary expenditure of 40.2M. Adams State University employs 62 No academic ranks, 17 Assistant professors and 16 Professors. Most academics at Adams State University are Female No academic rank (33), Male No academic rank (29), and Female Assistant professor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Adams State University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 59 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 42 employees, and Service with 39 employees.

Endowment

$62.7k

2021 Endowment

0.884%

growth from 2020

Adams State University has an endowment valued at about $62.7k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Adams State University grew 0.884% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $50.4M 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

$22.3M

2021 Salaries

1.78%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Adams State University paid a median of $22.3M in salaries, which represents 55.4% of their overall expenditure ($40.2M) and a 1.78% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.11M

Instructional Salaries

105

Number of Employees

In 2021, Adams State University paid a total of $6.11M to 105 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

62 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

59 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Adams State University were No academic rank with 62 employees, Assistant professor with 17 employees, and Professor with 16 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Adams State University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 59 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 42 employees, and Service with 39 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Adams State University was Female No academic rank with 33 employees, Male No academic rank with 29 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 9 employees.

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