Adams State University

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,856

2.09% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$13,193

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

5.62%

Default Rate

2020 Acceptance Rate

99.9%

1,690 Applicants

2020 Enrolled Students

3,164

59.3% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

30.6%

115 Graduates

About

Adams State University is a higher education institution located in Alamosa County, CO. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Adams State University were General Business (99 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Sciences (55 degrees), and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (50 degrees).

In 2020, 988 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Adams State University. 56.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (548 degrees), 2.03 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (270 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Adams State University is $5,856, which is $−16,674 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Adams State University is $5,856, which is $−16,674 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,193.

In 2020, 67% of undergraduate students attending Adams State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 54% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,856

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Adams State University was $5,856. The cost of tuition at Adams State University is $−16,674 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

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

Average Net Price

$13,193

2020 Value

1.42%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Adams State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,193. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Adams State University grew by 1.42%.

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

$9,501

Room and Board

$1,800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Adams State University was of $9,501 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,800. The cost of room and board did not change between 2019 and 2020. 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

67%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

54%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

67% of undergraduate students at Adams State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a decline of 1.47% with respect to 2019, when 68% 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.

5.62%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Adams State University was 5.62%, which represents 57 out of the 1014 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 1,690 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 4.25% annual decline. Out of those 1,690 applicants, 1,688 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 99.9% acceptance rate.

There were 3,164 students enrolled at Adams State University in 2020, and 72% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Adams State University has an overall enrollment yield of 20.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

99.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

1,688

Accepted Out of 1,690

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Adams State University was 99.9% (1,688 admissions from 1,690 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 99.1%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants declined by −4.25%, while admissions declined by −3.49%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Adams State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

72%

Submission Percentage

249

Scores Submitted

72% of enrolled first-time students at Adams State University in 2020 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 has a total enrollment of 3,164 students. The full-time enrollment at Adams State University is 1,876 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,288. This means that 59.3% of students enrolled at Adams State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Adams State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 53% White, 26.9% Hispanic or Latino, 5.69% Black or African American, 3.13% Two or More Races, 1.23% Asian, 1.17% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.569% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Adams State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (23.4%), followed by White Male (19.7%) and White Female (18.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (56.7%), followed by White Male (14.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.33%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

59.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Adams State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,164 students. The full-time enrollment at Adams State University is 1,876 and the part-time enrollment is 1,288. This means that 59.3% of students enrolled at Adams State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.8% 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%

2020 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 (75%), 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

White
1,676
Hispanic or Latino
852
Black or African American
180

The enrolled student population at Adams State University is 53% White, 26.9% Hispanic or Latino, 5.69% Black or African American, 3.13% Two or More Races, 1.23% Asian, 1.17% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.569% 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 52.6% White, 16.6% 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, 242 students (7.65%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 130 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 (548 degrees awarded). There were 2.03 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (270 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Adams State University is General Business (99 degrees awarded), followed by Liberal Arts & Sciences (55 degrees) and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (50 degrees).

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 (239 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (61 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (337 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 (1,854,552 people), Secondary school teachers (416,371 people), Education administrators (303,673 people), Other managers (230,099 people), and Postsecondary teachers (229,490 people).

The most specialized majors at Adams State University are Psychology (239 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (61 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (337 degrees), Physical Sciences (19 degrees), and Education (83 degrees).

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, Physicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Derrick, rotary drill, & service unit operators, & roustabouts, oil, gas, & mining

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 (3,094,897 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (502,397 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (377,711 people), Outpatient care centers (204,857 people), and Individual & family services (173,273 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

General Business
99 degree-majorss awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
55 degree-majorss awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
50 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Adams State University was General Business with 99 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

429

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

559

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 429 degrees were awarded to men at Adams State University, which is 0.767 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (559).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 99 degrees were awarded to men at Adams State University in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.971 times less than the 102 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 180 degrees were awarded to women at Adams State University in Counseling Psychology, which is 5.29 times more than the 34 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

16%

100% Completion Time

29%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 16% of students graduating from Adams State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 29% 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.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Adams State University is Male and Asian (50% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.74% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
548 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
270 degrees awarded
Black or African American
68 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Adams State University is white (548 degrees awarded). There were 2.03 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (270 degrees).

5.47% of degree recipients (54 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
333 degrees awarded
White Male
215 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
148 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Adams State University is white female (333 degrees awarded). There were 1.55 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (215 degrees).

Operations

Adams State University has an endowment valued at nearly $62.1k, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $1.62M (2.6k%), compared to the 3.19% average return ($1.26M on $39.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2020, Adams State University had a total salary expenditure of $39.6M. Adams State University employs 51 No academic ranks, 18 Professors, and 16 Assistant professors. Most academics at Adams State University are Female No academic ranks (30), Male No academic ranks(21), and Male Professors (10).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Adams State University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 44 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 34 employees, and Service with 34 employees.

Endowment

$62.1k

2020 Endowment

0.805%

decline from 2019

Adams State University has an endowment valued at about $62.1k, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Adams State University declined 0.805% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $39.6M 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.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$5.25M - Federal
$17.7M - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, Adams State University received $5.25M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $17.7M from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$22.7M

2020 Salaries

1.64%

decline from 2019

In 2020, Adams State University paid a median of $22.7M in salaries, which represents 57.2% of their overall expenditure ($39.6M) and a 1.64% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.72% decline from 2018 and a 6.45% decline from 2017.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 34.6M (40.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.43M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2020, Adams State University paid a total of $5.43M to 95 employees working as instructors, which represents 24% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.8%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

51 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

44 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Adams State University were No academic rank with 51 employees; Professor with 18 employees; and Professor with 16 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Adams State University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 44 employees; Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 34 employees; and Service with 34 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank
Male Professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Adams State University was Female No academic rank with 30 employees, Male No academic rank with 21 employees, and Male Professor with 10 employees.

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