Adams State University Colorado

Public master's university in rural Colorado with low in-state tuition and liberal arts focus.

College statistics

Address:
208 Edgemont Blvd
Alamosa, CO
81101
Sector Group:
Public 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
www.adams.edu/
Setting:
Town
Annual In-State Tuition:
$6,120
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$18,240
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$15,940
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$28,060
Room and Board:
$9,820
Total Student Enrollment:
2,950
Endowment (End of Year):
$71,802,602
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Adams State University is a public master's institution located in Alamosa, Colorado, serving a region in the San Luis Valley. The university enrolls approximately 2,950 students and emphasizes liberal arts and sciences alongside graduate-level programming in a small-college setting.

In-state tuition is $6,120 annually, with a total cost of attendance of $15,940 for Colorado residents. Out-of-state tuition runs $18,240, bringing total out-of-state cost of attendance to $28,060, which includes $9,820 for room and board. The relatively modest tuition figures make the university accessible to students seeking a low-cost path to a bachelor's or master's degree.

Adams State suits students looking for a smaller institution with direct access to faculty and a foundation in the liberal arts, particularly those from Colorado or the surrounding region seeking affordability. For more information, visit www.adams.edu/.