Adams State University
Adams State University is one of the seventeen public 4-year colleges in Colorado. The campus is located in Alamosa town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 3,314 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 397 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 246 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 62%). Every year 29% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Adams State University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $5,736, and fees were $3,704. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $16,752 and $3,704 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleRemote Town |
| Number of Students3,314 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio16:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate62% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1950 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 10/28/2006 - Current |
Admission
99%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 880 to 1080 |
| ACT | 17 to 22 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Required |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Recommended |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $30 |
| Graduates | $45 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $239/credit | |
| In State Students | $239/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $698/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $255/credit | |
| In State Students | $255/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $597/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $10,755 | $10,755 | $31,410 |
| ADN | 70 | $16,730 | $16,730 | $48,860 |
| BSN | 125 | $29,875 | $29,875 | $87,250 |
| FNP | 50 | $12,750 | $12,750 | $29,850 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 98% of Adams State University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 58% | $5,000 |
| Other Federal Grant | 4% | $2,800 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 50% | $3,382 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 65% | $4,353 |
| Federal Student Loans | 58% | $5,618 |
| Private Loans | 2% | $9,487 |
$12,989
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$10,517 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$11,338 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$14,768 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$18,515 |
| Over $110,000$18,765 |
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Student Population
1,960
Undergrads
1,354
Graduates
1,818
Women
1,496
Men
56%
Full-time
44%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
53% |
|
Hispanic |
27% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
9% |
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Black/African American |
5% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Colorado state board of nursing.
