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208 Edgemont Blvd, Alamosa, CO 81102

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Adams State College School Description

Since its cornerstone was laid in 1923, Adams State College grew from a teachers' college into a fine liberal arts college. Adams State was recently designated the Regional Education Provider for southern Colorado. Today, students can earn a bachelor's degree in any of 16 majors, with 28 minors and emphases.

The close-knit campus and friendly community create a supportive environment that fosters success. Adams State is a perfect fit for anyone who loves snowboarding, rock climbing, mountain biking -- or the idea that professors will know them by name.

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.

Surrounded by stunning mountains - including several peaks over 14,000 feet - Adams State is located in Alamosa, Colorado. Small class size, a diverse student population, high quality faculty, and access across disciplines provide a hands-on learning experience. Students discover their strengths in a supportive, friendly environment.

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Adams State College

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Adams State College is a small state-supported liberal arts college in Alamosa, Colorado, U.S., in Colorado's San Luis Valley.

History

Adams State was founded in 1921 as a teacher's college but now offers a variety of programs including masters degrees in many fields. Billy Adams, a Colorado legislator who would later become governor, worked for three decades before obtaining the authorization to found Adams State Normal School in 1921. His goal was to educate teachers for remote, rural areas, such as the San Luis Valley. The college's first graduate, in 1926, was Harriett Dalzell Hester, who went on to become the school's librarian and Alamosa County's schools superintendent. With only a grade school education himself, Adams came to the SLV in 1879 at the age of 17 to begin ranching. Within three years, he was mayor of Alamosa. Alamosa was a rough-hewn town in those days. The Rio Grande typically flooded each spring, turning Main Street to mud. Once the college was built, a hedge of Russian olive trees had to be planted along the campus edge to keep out herds of horses. Then, as now, potatoes were the area’s primary cash crop. But grain and vegetables were also raised, as well as cattle, sheep and pigs. The Denver & Rio Grande Railroad shipped them east. The perseverance demonstrated by Billy Adams in founding his teachers college also characterized those who took over the task of making Adams State more than a dream. The communities of Alamosa and the San Luis Valley faithfully supported the efforts of individuals such as Dr. Ira Richardson, the college’s first president. Billy Adams passed away in 1954, just shy of his 93rd birthday. He left the school $10,000.

Campus

Alamosa, Colorado is a small city with a population of about 9,133, located in the heart of the San Luis Valley. The college's campus, which is in size, holds all academic buildings and residential complexes. The college's main administration building is Richardson Hall, which is named after the school's first president, Dr. Ira Richardson. The campus includes facilities for the music department, art department, as well as a newly constructed theatre building, erected in 2001. The William Porter Math and Science hall is named for alumni William Porter, who is the creater of E-Trade, and a large benefactor of the school. The school also includes two gyms, one for student recreation, and Plachy Hall, mainly for the college's sporting groups. There are five on campus apartments, as well as three traditional dorm complexes. Coronado and Girault Halls contain the majority of the entering freshmen. Other on campus complexes include the Educational Sciences, or ES building, which houses english, psychology, sociology, and teacher education majors. Leon Memorial hall is the main showcase area for music students. Consturction is currently underway to heavily renovate the college's stadium. The new complex will include suites for game viewing, and a new residence hall.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Rockies
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Grizzlies
Nickname:
ASC

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
2,847
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
93%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$10,810
Students Receiving Aid:
91%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$20 20
Selectivity:
Highly Selective
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Adams State College Degree Programs

Associates Degree Programs

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Bachelors Degree Programs

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Masters Degree Programs

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Adams State College Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 93%
Part-Time 7%
Men vs. Women
Women 50%
Men 50%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 72%
Hispanic 13%
Other 12%
African-American 3%
Asian 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 88%
Out-of-State 12%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Colorado 88%
Texas 2%
Arizona 1%
New Mexico 1%
California 0%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 24%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference)
Basketball (Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference)
Track (Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference)

Adams State College Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $3,466 $10,810  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $2,328 $9,672  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $1,138 $1,138  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 3,050 43%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 2,032 38%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 2,097 34%  
Student Loans:
 $ 2,980 58%  
Any Aid:
   91%  

Adams State College Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 58% (Highly Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 13%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 420, Math: 420
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 553, Math: 510
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 86%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 17, Verbal: 15, Math: 16
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 22, Verbal: 21, Math: 21

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $20.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Recommended
Test Scores: Required

College Advice on Adams State College

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Question: On a scale of 1-10, what are my chances of admission and how big of a financial aid package should I expect?

I'm interested in one and only one school, Adams State College www.adams.edu technically, I'll qualify for in-state because my divoriced father lives there. (besides, I plan on living there PERMENANTLY) Here are my stats: top 5% of class, maybe valedictorian, I'm not sure. Class is somewhere between 70 and 200 students (homeschooled through an academy) 3.9 GPA (non weighted) 22-27 act (will take next month) all honors (except english) classes first two years, no honors (new school doesn't have honors or APs) last two years. and the app doesn't even have a place for extra curriculars and awards, so forget 'em. Is there any reason why I wouldn't be admitted? How good of a financial aid package should I expect? Thanks! I apply June 15! (yeah, I'll be the first kid I know to find out what school I'm going to :) Yeah, I'm going to apply to a few other places. But I won't apply to them until like October, and that is only if I am not admitted to ASC (and I'll find out by like august 15, max). This school is pretty easy to get into. I only need a 3.0 and an 18 on the act.
28 months ago
Mongo Tongo
Mongo...

Best Answer

your marks are looking good. it all depends which program your applying to and the calibre of students applying for it. it's strange that the app doesn't have a pace for extra curriculars and awards, because that played a huge role in my admission app. Apply to a few other universities just in case, it's always best to give yourself a few other alternatives. Chances are, you'll get into the one of your choice and get a few "feel good" acceptances too! Good luck in your Adams application!
ohh_brinda
ohh_brinda

Question: well about colleges.???? advice please.?

im really starting to think about college and all of that stuff but i really want to play volleyball in college. does anybody have any resorces to make the team? or what college i should go to. im thinking adams state in alamosa.
35 months ago
mel
mel

Best Answer

theres volleyball in alamosa. besides vball, u r gonna study something else, dont you? u hv to share your time between play and study and other other stuffs. so its good tt u r thinking of college. go for it....

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