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208 Edgemont Blvd, Alamosa, CO 81102

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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:
2,002
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
94%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 9,123
Students Receiving Aid:
92%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 25
Selectivity:
Selective
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Degree Programs at Adams State College

Associate's Level Programs

Bachelor's Level Programs

  • Arts & Humanities

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    • English Language and Literature See more schools with programs in English Language and Literature
      • English Language and Literature
        A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.
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    • Film and Theater See more schools with programs in Film and Theater
    • Foreign Languages See more schools with programs in Foreign Languages
      • Spanish Language and Literature
        A program that focuses on the Spanish language and related dialects. Includes instruction in Spanish philology, Modern Castillan, various Latin American dialects, regional Spanish dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and other settings.
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    • General Studies See more schools with programs in General Studies
      • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
        A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or regular programs.
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    • Music See more schools with programs in Music
      • Music History, Literature, and Theory
        A program that focuses on the study of the historical evolution of music as a social and intellectual phenomenon, the development of musical instruments and techniques, and the analysis and criticism of musical literature. Includes instruction in music history research methods, aesthetic analysis of musical compositions, history of musical writing and notation, the development of musical instruments, the development of music theory, and the study of specific periods, cultural traditions, styles, and themes.
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    • Visual Arts See more schools with programs in Visual Arts
      • Fine/Studio Arts
        A program that prepares individuals to generally function as creative artists in the visual and plastic media. Includes instruction in the traditional fine arts media (drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, CAD/CAM) and/or modern media (ceramics, textiles, intermedia, photography, digital images); theory of art; color theory; composition and perspective; anatomy; the techniques and procedures for maintaining equipment and managing a studio; and art portfolio marketing.
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  • Business

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      • Business/Commerce
        This program provides a general study of business, including the processes of interchanging goods and services (buying, selling and producing), business organization, and accounting as used in profit-making and nonprofit public and private institutions and agencies. The programs may prepare individuals to apply business principles and techniques in various occupational settings.
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  • Fitness, Recreation and Leisure Studies

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    • Physical Fitness See more schools with programs in Physical Fitness
      • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
        A scientific program that focuses on the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and biophysics of human movement, and applications to exercise and therapeutic rehabilitation. Includes instruction in biomechanics, motor behavior, motor development and coordination, motor neurophysiology, performance research, rehabilitative therapies, the development of diagnostic and rehabilitative methods and equipment, and related analytical methods and procedures in applied exercise and therapeutic rehabilitation .
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  • Life Science

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    • Biology See more schools with programs in Biology
      • Biology/Biological Sciences
        Students in this program study general biology at an introductory level. This major provides students with a broad overview of biology and includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations.
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  • Mathematics and Statistics

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    • General Mathematics
      A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other mathematical specializations.
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  • Natural Sciences

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    • Chemistry See more schools with programs in Chemistry
      • General Chemistry
        A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena.
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    • Geology See more schools with programs in Geology
      • Geology/Earth Science
        A program that focuses on the scientific study of the earth; the forces acting upon it; and the behavior of the solids, liquids and gases comprising it. Includes instruction in historical geology, geomorphology, and sedimentology, the chemistry of rocks and soils, stratigraphy, mineralogy, petrology, geostatistics, volcanology, glaciology, geophysical principles, and applications to research and industrial problems.
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  • Social Sciences

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    • International Relations and Affairs See more schools with programs in International Relations and Affairs
      • American Government and Politics (United States)
        This program studies the political institutions of the United States. Coursework includes instruction in American political theory, political parties and interest groups, state and local governments, Constitutional law, federalism and national institutions, executive and legislative politics, judicial politics, popular attitudes and media influences, political research methods, and applications to the study of specific issues and institutions.
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    • Psychology See more schools with programs in Psychology
      • General Psychology
        A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods.
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    • Sociology See more schools with programs in Sociology
      • Sociology
        A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance and control, and applications to the study of specific social groups, social institutions, and social problems.
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Master's Level Programs

  • Arts & Humanities

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    • Visual Arts See more schools with programs in Visual Arts
      • Fine/Studio Arts
        A program that prepares individuals to generally function as creative artists in the visual and plastic media. Includes instruction in the traditional fine arts media (drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, CAD/CAM) and/or modern media (ceramics, textiles, intermedia, photography, digital images); theory of art; color theory; composition and perspective; anatomy; the techniques and procedures for maintaining equipment and managing a studio; and art portfolio marketing.
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  • Education

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    • Special Needs Education See more schools with programs in Special Needs Education
      • Special Education and Teaching
        A general program that focuses on the design and provision of teaching and other educational services to children or adults with special learning needs or disabilities, and that may prepare individuals to function as special education teachers. Includes instruction in diagnosing learning disabilities, developing individual education plans, teaching and supervising special education students, special education counseling, and applicable laws and policies.
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    • Teacher Training See more schools with programs in Teacher Training
      • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
        A program that prepares individuals to teach physical education programs and/or to coach sports at various educational levels.
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      • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
        A program that prepares individuals to teach students at more than one educational level, such as a combined program in elementary/secondary, early childhood/elementary, elementary/middle school, or junior high/high school teacher education.
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  • Social Sciences

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    • Psychology See more schools with programs in Psychology
      • Counseling Psychology
        A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of psychological counseling, involving the rendering of therapeutic services to individuals and groups experiencing psychological problems and exhibiting distress symptoms. Includes instruction in counseling theory, therapeutic intervention strategies, patient/counselor relationships, testing and assessment methods and procedures, group therapy, marital and family therapy, child and adolescent therapy, supervised counseling practice, ethical standards, and applicable regulations.
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Students

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 94%
Part-Time 6%
Men vs. Women
Men 57%
Women 43%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 76%
Hispanic 12%
Other 10%
African-American 2%
Asian 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 83%
Out-of-State 17%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Colorado 83%
New Mexico 6%
Arizona 3%
California 1%
Texas 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)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 4,773 $ 9,123  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 3,900 $ 8,250  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 873 $ 873  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 2,840 40%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 1,133 55%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 1,266 34%  
Student Loans:
 $ 2,829 47%  
Any Aid:
   92%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 100% (Selective)
Test Scores  
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 85%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 17, Verbal: 16, Math: 17
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 22, Verbal: 22, Math: 22

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 25.00
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

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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.
23 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.
30 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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