About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Address
208 Edgemont Blvd
Alamosa, CO 81102
Alamosa, CO 81102
Phone
719-587-7712
Email
admissions@adams.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Leon Memorial Concert Hall
Zacheis Planetarium
Nielson Library
Plachy Hall
Rex Activity Center
Student Union Building (SUB)
Zacheis Planetarium
Nielson Library
Plachy Hall
Rex Activity Center
Student Union Building (SUB)
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Great Sand Dunes National Monument
Tres Piedras (Rock Climbing)
Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge
Zapata Falls
Rio Grande National Forest
Hot Springs Rio Grande River San Luis Lakes State Park Little Meadow Creek Trail Wolf Creek Ski Resort
Tres Piedras (Rock Climbing)
Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge
Zapata Falls
Rio Grande National Forest
Hot Springs Rio Grande River San Luis Lakes State Park Little Meadow Creek Trail Wolf Creek Ski Resort
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
M-F
8-5
719-587-7712
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719-587-7712
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times:
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times:
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Not Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Arrangements
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Driving Instructions to Campus
220 miles south of Denver (I25 south to US160 west to Alamosa) and 200 miles north of Albuquerque (I25 north to US285 north to US160 west to campus)
Local Accommodations
Holiday Inn Express
Comfort Inn
Grizzly Inn
Inn of the Rio Grande
Save SchoolAdmissions
Overview
Applicants: 1,698
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Average HS GPA: 3.18
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
440 - 550
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
430 - 530
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
17 - 22
Testing Policies
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
16:1
Total Faculty
221
with Terminal Degree
83
127
Women
94
Men
37
Minority
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
25%
Graduate in 5 years
34%
Graduate in 6 years
36%
Majors
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AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology.
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology.
Wildlife Biology.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other.
Business/Commerce, General.
Finance, General.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Management Information Systems, General.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Office Management and Supervision.
Small Business Administration/Management.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Advertising.
Mass Communication/Media Studies.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer Science.
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EDUCATION.
Art Teacher Education.
Biology Teacher Education.
Business Teacher Education.
Chemistry Teacher Education.
Drama and Dance Teacher Education.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Music Teacher Education.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
Social Studies Teacher Education.
Spanish Language Teacher Education.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels.
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ENGINEERING.
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
Creative Writing.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN).
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Corrections.
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
Legal Studies, General.
Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate).
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemical Physics.
Chemistry, General.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
Psychology, Other.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Criminology.
Economics, General.
Geography.
Political Science and Government, General.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics.
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other.
Drawing.
Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts.
Graphic Design.
Metal and Jewelry Arts.
Music Performance, General.
Music Theory and Composition.
Music, General.
Painting.
Photography.
Printmaking.
Sculpture.
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Doctoral
Master's
Bachelor's
Doctoral
Master's
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
William Porter ('51)
Founder of E*TRADE on-line brokerage
Carlos Lucero ('61)
Judge, 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Cynthia Makris ('76)
Internationally renowned Opera Singer
Bill Moyers ('39)
Member of the Cowboy Aritist Hall of Fame
Marguerite Salazar ('75)
President, Valley Wide Health Services
John Salazar ('82)
Former Congressman, Third District of Colorado
John Tooker ('66)
Exec. V.P. and CEO American College of Physicians
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
25%
Graduate in 5 years
34%
Graduate in 6 years
36%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Jan 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$10,577
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$9,728
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,017
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
82%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$22,822
Financial aid provided to international students
No
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
Required Fees
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
1,991
Foreign Countries Represented
10
Demographics
1.28%
American Indian or Alaskan Native
8.01%
Black
34.56%
Hispanic
40.44%
Caucasian
10.47%
Unknown
44% female
56% male
39% are out of state
74% are full time
26% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
45%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
First-Year Students living on campus
79%
Campus Environment
Village
Housing Options
Apartment Married
Apartment Single
Dorms Coed
Apartment Single
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
Other
Dorms Male
Other
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
27
Number of Honor Societies
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
Sports
Athletic Division
Division II
Men's Sports (Grizzlies)
11 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Wrestling
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Wrestling
Women's Sports (Grizzlies)
11 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Diving
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
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Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Apple Computer, Dell Computer
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
