Adams State College

 
 


Adams State College

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  Adams State College
208 Edgemont Blvd
Alamosa, CO 81102
General information
Financial aid office
Admissions office
(719) 587-7011 Ext.
(719) 587-7306 Ext.
(719) 587-7712 Ext.

Type of institution: Public, 4-year or above
Federal Aid: Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
Degrees offered: Associate degree, Bachelor degree, Master's degree
Carnegie classification: Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
Number of students: 8,442 (2006)
2007-08 Undergraduate application fee:$20.00

About this School
Adams State College is a small state-supported liberal arts college in Alamosa, Colorado, USA, in Colorado's San Luis Valley. Adams State was founded in 1921 as a teacher's college but now offers a variety of programs including masters degrees in many fields. Adams State is noted for its outstanding cross-country running program. Alamosa is at 7000 feet, or 2000 meters elevation. The school's sports teams are called the Grizzlies. They participate in the NCAA's Division II, and in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.
 
Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
Tuition and Fees2007-082006-072005-06
In-State$3,466$2,924$2,853
Out of State$10,810$9,351$9,123
Books and Supplies$1,698$1,306$1,306
On-Campus
Room and board$6,410$6,160$6,080
Other Expenses$2,410$1,746$1,928
Off Campus
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Off Campus w/ family
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Financial aid 2005-2006

Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students

Type of AidPercentage of students receiving aidAverage amount of aid they received
Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) 43% $3,050
State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) 38% $2,032
Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) 34% $2,097
Loans to students 58% $2,980
 
 

Degrees offered by this school

 
 
Associate degree
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other.
Adams State College

General Description for:
Adams State College Associate degree Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: Any single instructional program in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities not listed in the Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, General category.

Associate degree
Liberal Arts and Sciences + Liberal Studies
Adams State College

General Description for:
Adams State College Associate degree 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.

Bachelor degree
Spanish Language and Literature
Adams State College

General Description for:
Adams State College Bachelor degree 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...

Bachelor degree
Sociology
Adams State College

General Description for:
Adams State College Bachelor degree 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...

Bachelor degree
Psychology
General
Adams State College

General Description for:
Adams State College Bachelor degree Psychology, General: 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 vari...

Bachelor degree
Music History, Literature, and Theory.
Adams State College

General Description for:
Adams State College Bachelor degree 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...

Bachelor degree
Mathematics
General
Adams State College

General Description for:
Adams State College Bachelor degree Mathematics, General: 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 math...

Bachelor degree
Liberal Arts and Sciences + Liberal Studies
Adams State College

General Description for:
Adams State College Bachelor degree 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.

Bachelor degree
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Adams State College

General Description for:
Adams State College Bachelor degree 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 c...

Bachelor degree
Geology + Earth Science
General
Adams State College

General Description for:
Adams State College Bachelor degree Geology + Earth Science, General: 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 ...

Bachelor degree
Fine + Studio Arts
General
Adams State College

General Description for:
Adams State College Bachelor degree Fine + Studio Arts, General: 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, te...

Bachelor degree
English Language and Literature
General
Adams State College

General Description for:
Adams State College Bachelor degree English Language and Literature, General: 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.

Bachelor degree
Dramatic + Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Other
Adams State College

General Description for:
Adams State College Bachelor degree Dramatic + Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other: Any instructional program in dramatic/theatre arts and stagecraft not listed in the Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, General category.

Bachelor degree
Drama and Dramatics + Theatre Arts
General
Adams State College

General Description for:
Adams State College Bachelor degree Drama and Dramatics + Theatre Arts, General: A program that focuses on the general study of dramatic works and their performance. Includes instruction in major works of dramatic literature, dramatic styles and types, and the principles of organizing and producing full live or filme...

Bachelor degree
Creative Writing
Adams State College

General Description for:
Adams State College Bachelor degree Creative Writing: A program that focuses on the process and techniques of original composition in various literary forms such as the short story, poetry, the novel, and others. Includes instruction in technical and editorial skills, criticism, and the marketing of finished manuscri...

Bachelor degree
Chemistry
General
Adams State College

General Description for:
Adams State College Bachelor degree Chemistry, General: 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.

Bachelor degree
Business + Commerce
General
Adams State College

General Description for:
Adams State College Bachelor degree Business + Commerce, General: A program that focuses on the 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 institu...

Bachelor degree
Biology + Biological Sciences
General
Adams State College

General Description for:
Adams State College Bachelor degree Biology + Biological Sciences, General: A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biolo...

Bachelor degree
American Government and Politics (United States)
Adams State College

General Description for:
Adams State College Bachelor degree American Government and Politics (United States): A program that focuses on the systematic study of United States political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in American political theory, political parties and interest groups, state and local governments, Constitution...

Master's degree
Teacher Education
Multiple Levels
Adams State College

General Description for:
Adams State College Master's degree 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.

Master's degree
Special Education and Teaching
General
Adams State College

General Description for:
Adams State College Master's degree Special Education and Teaching, General: 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 teacher...

Master's degree
Secondary Education and Teaching
Adams State College

General Description for:
Adams State College Master's degree Secondary Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the secondary grades, which may include grades seven through twelve, depending on the school system or state regulations. May include preparation to teach a comprehensive curriculum or specif...

Master's degree
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Adams State College

General Description for:
Adams State College Master's degree Physical Education Teaching and Coaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach physical education programs and/or to coach sports at various educational levels.

Master's degree
Fine + Studio Arts
General
Adams State College

General Description for:
Adams State College Master's degree Fine + Studio Arts, General: 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, te...

Master's degree
Elementary Education and Teaching
Adams State College

General Description for:
Adams State College Master's degree Elementary Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject...

Master's degree
Counseling Psychology
Adams State College

General Description for:
Adams State College Master's degree 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...

 
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