Adams State University
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 40%; freshman retention is below 65%. a public school with 1,239 students.
About This School
Adams State University is a public institution located in Alamosa, Colorado with approximately 1,239 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $14,173 per year. The graduation rate is 32%, and the typical graduate earns $38,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
Adams State University is a public university in Alamosa, Colorado, United States. The university's Adams State Grizzlies athletic teams compete in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.
The numbers here tell a mixed story: the net price of $14,173/year is genuinely affordable, and median debt of $11,750 at graduation is among the lowest you'll find anywhere, which matters. However, a 32% graduation rate and 55% freshman retention rate are serious red flags — more than half of students who start here don't finish or leave after year one — and median earnings of $38,100 a decade out suggest limited career upside. Worth considering only if you have a specific, concrete reason to attend (a particular program, strong financial need, or plans to transfer) and a clear plan to be one of the students who actually crosses the finish line.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
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Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,239 undergraduates).
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Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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