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Adams State College was founded in the year 1921 as a teacher's college, but it later grew into a fine liberal arts college. Today, students can earn a bachelor's degree in any of 16 majors with 28 minors and emphases offered by the college. It also offers master’s degrees. ASC was recently designated the Regional Education Provider for southern Colorado.
The college campus is spread out over an area of 90 acres. It holds all academic buildings and residential complexes within the area. Richardson Hall is the main administration building of the college and was named after the school's first president, Dr. Ira Richardson.
ASC sports teams are known as the ‘Grizzlies’. They participate in NCAA Division II and the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. They are the winners of 43 National Championship team titles.
Students attend Adams State in Alamosa, CO, a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Adams State degrees go up to the Master's degree.
The school is known for its programs in fine arts, education and teaching, therapy and counseling, and liberal arts.
Adams State is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 420. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 420 and 510.
Adams State has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 2,830 students at the school (as of 2007).
A lot of students at Adams State attend part-time. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Adams State values student athletics, and belongs to the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
Adams State is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Adams State College dedicates its resources to provide opportunity and access for all students. The College is an innovative leader that recognizes the inherent educational value of diversity. It is a catalyst for the educational, cultural, and economic interests of rural Colorado, the surrounding region, and the global community."
More complete details are provided below.
Adams State College
208 Edgemont Blvd
Alamosa, CO 81102
General Phone: (719) 587-7011
http://www.adams.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 192 | teacher ed, special ed, physical education teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 153 | liberal arts and sciences, sociology, liberal arts and humanities, American government and politics, English, Spanish language, creative writing, geography, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 62 | counseling psychology, psychology, psychology courses |
| Business And Management | 54 | business, business administration |
| Science | 28 | biology, chemistry, geology |
| Fine Arts | 24 | fine arts |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 22 | exercise science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 7 | stagecraft |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 5 | registered nursing |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Music | 3 | music history and theory |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 0 | criminology |
Number of programs and degrees for Adams State in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 296 | 21 |
| Master's degree | 237 | 6 |
| Associate's degree | 21 | 1 |
In 2007, Adams State had a total enrollment of 2,830 students (2,244 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 94% |
| Part-Time | 6% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 25% |
| Graduate | 75% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 80% |
| New Mexico | 6% |
| California | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 48 % |
Adams State offers campus housing for 1,120 of its 2,244 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Alamosa, Colorado for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colorado Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,930 | 1,113 | 58% | 500 | 45% |
| Men | 902 | 526 | 58% | 251 | 48% |
| Women | 1,028 | 587 | 57% | 249 | 42% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 553 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 510 |
| SAT Writing | 390 | 480 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 21 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 13% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 86% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,466 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,810 |
| Room and board | $ 6,410 |
| Room charge | $ 3,080 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,330 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,698 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,410 |
Financial Aid:
Adams State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 134500)
Adams State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 36 | 18 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 25 | 18 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 3 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 21 | $65,311 | 12 | $63,041 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 15 | $50,247 | 7 | $49,857 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 24 | $44,710 | 18 | $44,288 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 6 | $35,497 | 8 | $42,653 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 66 | $51,686 | 47 | $49,344 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference |
| Track | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 171 | 91 | 262 |
| Football | 107 | 0 | 107 |
| Track | 27 | 19 | 46 |
| Basketball | 11 | 16 | 27 |
| All Other Sports | 26 | 56 | 82 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American Government and Politics (United States)
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
Geography
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MUSIC
Music History, Literature, and Theory
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Adams State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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