Description

As one of the state’s most innovative liberal arts colleges, Adams State College (ASC) Colorado in Alamosa offers students a unique academic experience in an exciting atmosphere.

The school is a four-year institution for higher learning and has undergraduate and graduate degrees in a multitude of fields: History, Government and Philosophy, Human Performance and Physical Education, Mass Communications, Teacher Education, and more.

ASC Colorado has a long list of helpful features for students, including:

*Academic and social clubs and events
*Activity center
*Adventure programs (ice and rock climbing, mountain biking, SCUBA diving, etc.)
*Campus ministry
*Financial aid for qualifying applicants
*Internships
*Job placement services
*Leadership opportunities
*Smaller class sizes
*Student services such as advising and tutoring
*Study abroad programs for academic credit

The school has an online application process for admissions. And, it provides flexibility and options to students by giving them a choice of on-campus or distance (online) learning.

Students can gain a host of experiences from school life at Adams State College in scenic Alamosa. Potential applicants who want a smaller, diverse institution in southern Colorado, with much to offer in the way of academics and recreational activities, should take a look.

Quick Facts

Location

Rockies

Setting

Small Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Grizzlies

Nickname

ASC

Website

www.adams.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$4,454

Out-of-State Tuition

$13,598

Selectivity

Highly Selective

Enrollment

3,059

Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
2,226
Freshman Class
566
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
3,059

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
72%
Graduate
28%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
94%
Part-Time
6%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
80%
Out-of-State
20%

Gender of Students

Women
49%
Men
51%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
4%
Asian
1%
Caucasian
53%
Latino
26%
Other
16%

Students State Origin

Colorado
80%
Texas
3%
New Mexico
3%
Arizona
2%
California
1%
Other
11%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%