Adams State University

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,072

1.61% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$13,224

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

99.2%

1,580 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

2,854

61.5% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

33.3%

119 Graduates

About

Adams State University is a higher education institution located in Alamosa County, CO. In 2022, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Adams State University were Counseling Psychology (294 degrees awarded), Teacher Education (56 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (40 degrees).

In 2022, 1,002 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Adams State University. 58.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (578 degrees), 2.24 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (258 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Adams State University is $6,072, which is $−17,924 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

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 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Adams State University is $6,072, which is $17,924 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,224.

In 2022, 59% of undergraduate students attending Adams State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 32% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,072

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Adams State University was $6,072. The cost of tuition at Adams State University is $−17,924 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

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

Average Net Price

$13,224

2022 Value

8.75%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Adams State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,224. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Adams State University grew by 8.75%.

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

$10,506

Room and Board

$1,800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Adams State University was of $10,506 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 3.22% between 2021 and 2022.

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

32%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

59% of undergraduate students at Adams State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 6.35% with respect to 2021, when 63% 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 2,854 students enrolled at Adams State University in 2022. 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 2,854 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Adams State University is 1,755 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,099. This means that 61.5% of students enrolled at Adams State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Adams State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 49.5% White, 28.3% Hispanic or Latino, 6.03% Black or African American, 3.54% Two or More Races, 1.58% Asian, 0.946% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.561% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Adams State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (20.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (20.1%) and White Male (17.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (55.3%), followed by White Male (13.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

61.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Adams State University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,854 students. The full-time enrollment at Adams State University is 1,755 and the part-time enrollment is 1,099. This means that 61.5% of students enrolled at Adams State University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.6% 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

57%

2022 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 57%. 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 (2022)

White
1,412 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
809 enrolled students
Black or African American
172 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Adams State University is 49.5% White, 28.3% Hispanic or Latino, 6.03% Black or African American, 3.54% Two or More Races, 1.58% Asian, 0.946% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.561% 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 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% 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, 244 students (8.55%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 168 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 (578 degrees awarded). There were 2.24 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (258 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Adams State University is Counseling Psychology (294 degrees awarded), followed by Teacher Education (56 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (40 degrees).

In 2022, 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 (311 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (53 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (262 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 (1,850,544 people), Accountants & auditors (1,074,623 people), Other managers (850,421 people), Secondary school teachers (551,171 people), and Financial managers (528,607 people).

The most specialized majors at Adams State University in 2022 are Psychology (311 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (53 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (262 degrees), Education (93 degrees), and Business (163 degrees) (as of 2022).

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, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, and Correspondence clerks & order clerks

The most specialized majors at Adams State University are Psychology (311 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (53 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (262 degrees), Education (93 degrees), and Business (163 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (3,523,639 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (709,412 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (618,619 people), Computer Systems Design (595,402 people), and Banking & related activities (534,798 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 (2022)

Counseling Psychology
294 degrees awarded
Teacher Education
56 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
40 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common masters degree concentration at Adams State University was Counseling Psychology with 294 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

417

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

585

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 417 degrees were awarded to men at Adams State University, which is 0.713 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (585).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 80 degrees were awarded to men at Adams State University in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 1.54 times more than the 52 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 244 degrees were awarded to men at Adams State University in Counseling Psychology, which is 4.28 times more than the 57 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

14%

100% Completion Time

31%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 14% of students graduating from Adams State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 31% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 31% 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.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (55.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Adams State University is Female and Two or More Races (55.6% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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 (2022)

White
578 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
258 degrees awarded
Black or African American
58 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Adams State University is white (578 degrees awarded). There were 2.24 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (258 degrees).

5.69% of degree recipients (57 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
359 degrees awarded
White Male
219 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
157 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Adams State University is white female (359 degrees awarded). There were 1.64 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (219 degrees).

Operations

Adams State University has an endowment valued at nearly $62.7k, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −2.2M (−3.51k%) compared to the 0.773% average return (360k on 46.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2022, Adams State University had a total salary expenditure of 53.8M. Adams State University employs 43 Assistant professors, 27 Professors and 20 Associate professors. Most academics at Adams State University are Male Assistant professor (22), Female Assistant professor (21), and Male Professor (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Adams State University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 60 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 41 employees, and Service with 39 employees.

Endowment

$62.7k

2022 Endowment

0.0016%

growth from 2021

Adams State University has an endowment valued at about $62.7k, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Adams State University grew 0.0016% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $46.5M 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

$23.8M

2022 Salaries

6.71%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Adams State University paid a median of $23.8M in salaries, which represents 44.1% of their overall expenditure ($53.8M) and a 6.71% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.78% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 1.64% decline between 2019 and 2020.

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

Instructional Salaries

$6.67M

Instructional Salaries

109

Number of Employees

In 2022, Adams State University paid a total of $6.67M to 109 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

43 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

60 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Adams State University were Assistant professor with 43 employees, Professor with 27 employees, and Associate professor with 20 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Adams State University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 60 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 41 employees, and Service with 39 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Adams State University was Male Assistant professor with 22 employees, Female Assistant professor with 21 employees, and Male Professor with 14 employees.

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

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