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Adams State College
- 208 Edgemont Blvd
- Alamosa, CO 81102
- OPEID College Code: 00134500
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- General Phone: (719) 587-7011
- President: Dr. David Svaldi
- Website: www.adams.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 2,830
- College Mascot: Grizzlies
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- 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.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Education Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification Majority Graduate/Professional
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $20.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Recommended
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 902 | 1,028 | 1,930 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 526 (58%) | 587 (57%) | 1,113 (58%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 251 (48%) | 249 (42%) | 500 (45%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 64 | 13% |
| ACT ® Exam | 431 | 86% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 420 | 553 |
| SAT ® Math | 420 | 510 |
| SAT ® Writing | 390 | 480 |
| ACT ® Composite | 17 | 22 |
| ACT ® English | 15 | 21 |
| ACT ® Math | 16 | 21 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 93%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 48% | 47% | 46% | 50% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,493 | $3,033 | $1,941 | $2,642 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 5.9% | 6.8% | 3.7% |
| Number in Default | 51 | 46 | 24 |
| Number in Repayment | 854 | 670 | 640 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,466 | $2,924 | $2,853 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $10,810 | $9,351 | $9,123 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,698 | $1,306 | $1,306 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,410 | $6,160 | $6,080 |
| Other Expenses | $2,410 | $1,746 | $1,928 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $13,984 | $12,136 | $12,167 |
| Out of State | $21,328 | $18,563 | $18,437 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $5,164 | $4,230 | $4,159 |
| Out of State | $12,508 | $10,657 | $10,429 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $5,164 | $4,230 | $4,159 |
| Out of State | $12,508 | $10,657 | $10,429 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,830 Undergraduate: 2,171 Graduate: 659
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,117 Female: 1,713
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 953 Female: 1,218
- Graduate Gender Male: 164 Female: 495
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,883 Part-Time: 947
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,740 Part-Time: 431
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 143 Part-Time: 516
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1 | 0.04% |
| American Indian | 48 | 2% |
| Black | 168 | 6% |
| Asian | 46 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 738 | 26% |
| White | 1,696 | 60% |
| Unknown | 133 | 5% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 43 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 671 | 24% |
| Ages 20-21 | 503 | 18% |
| Ages 22-24 | 440 | 16% |
| Ages 25-29 | 359 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 225 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 161 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 268 | 9% |
| Ages 50-65 | 154 | 5% |
| Age Over 65 | 6 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 435 | 350 | 85 |
| Faculty Status | 105 | 104 | 1 |
| Tenured Faculty | 58 | 58 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 12 | - | 12 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 185 | 113 | 72 |
| Primarily Instruction | 185 | 113 | 72 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 25 | 25 | - |
| Other Professionals | 115 | 105 | 10 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 110 | 107 | 3 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 44 | 44 | - |
| Skilled Crafts | 13 | 13 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 22 | 22 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $50,712 (113) | $51,686 (66) | $49,344 (47) |
| Professor | $64,486 (33) | $65,311 (21) | $63,041 (12) |
| Associate Professor | $50,123 (22) | $50,247 (15) | $49,857 (7) |
| Assistant Professor | $44,529 (42) | $44,710 (24) | $44,288 (18) |
| Instructor | $37,638 (2) | - (-) | $37,638 (2) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $50,712 (113) | $51,686 (66) | $49,344 (47) |
| Professor | $64,486 (33) | $65,311 (21) | $63,041 (12) |
| Associate Professor | $50,123 (22) | $50,247 (15) | $49,857 (7) |
| Assistant Professor | $44,529 (42) | $44,710 (24) | $44,288 (18) |
| Instructor | $37,638 (2) | - (-) | $37,638 (2) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,054,709 | $539,059 | $515,650 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 51% | 49% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 373 | 245 | 128 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 365 | 237 | 128 |
| Basketball | 30 | 16 | 14 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 98 | 59 | 39 |
| Football | 142 | 142 | - |
| Golf | 5 | - | 5 |
| Soccer | 28 | - | 28 |
| Softball | 26 | - | 26 |
| Volleyball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Wrestling | 28 | 28 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $53,527 | $40,068 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $15,239 | $18,988 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 30 | 16 | 14 |
| Basketball | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Football | 8 | 8 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 7 | - |
| Golf | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Wrestling | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 54%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 48%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 29% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 23% |
| Female | 37% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 67% |
| American Indian | 14% |
| Black | 39% |
| Asian | 25% |
| Hispanic | 27% |
| White | 30% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 13% |
| 5 Years | 23% |
| 6 Years | 28% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 16 | 13 |
| Liquor Related | 16 | 41 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 16 | 7 |
| Liquor Related | 16 | 29 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 5 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 8 | 8 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 5 | 1 |
| Burglary | 7 | 3 |
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