Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $24,352. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Colorado residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $9,824 | $21,944 |
| Housing & meals | $9,553 | $9,553 |
| Books & supplies | $1,460 | $1,460 |
| Personal & travel | $4,410 | $4,410 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$895 | −$895 |
| Total cost of attendance | $24,352 | $36,472 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Adams State University net price compared with other Colorado colleges
Adams State University has the 11th-lowest average net price of 26 Colorado colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Trinidad State College | $10,772 | 55% | $36,475 |
| 8 | Arapahoe Community College | $11,571 | 29% | $48,341 |
| 9 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $11,900 | 46% | $64,270 |
| 10 | Pueblo Community College | $12,045 | 31% | $37,434 |
| 11 | Adams State University | $12,980 | 39% | $44,372 |
| 12 | Front Range Community College | $13,031 | 35% | $45,910 |
| 13 | Colorado Mesa University | $15,103 | 41% | $45,823 |
| 14 | Metropolitan State University of Denver | $15,327 | 32% | $52,093 |
| 15 | University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $15,788 | 47% | $54,659 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Colorado colleges →
Why Adams State University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams State University | — | $12,980 | 39% | $44,372 | This school |
| Morgan Community College | — | $9,266 | 45% | $39,429 | |
| Trinidad State College | — | $10,772 | 55% | $36,475 | |
| Colorado Mountain College | — | $7,813 | 27% | $44,127 | |
| Pueblo Community College | — | $12,045 | 31% | $37,434 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Adams State University would cost you $3,714 more per year than Morgan Community College, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Adams State University.
- Adams State University gives aided families $3,141 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Colorado resident | Adams State University | Morgan Community College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sticker price | $24,352 | $17,497 | +$6,855 |
| Average grants | −$11,372 | −$8,231 | −$3,141 |
| You pay | $12,980 | $9,266 | +$3,714 |
“+” means Adams State University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Adams State University cost questions
How much is tuition at Adams State University?
Tuition and fees are $9,824 a year for Colorado residents and $21,944 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending Adams State University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $24,352 a year for Colorado residents living on campus and about $36,472 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at Adams State University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $12,980 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $9,947; $48–75k pay $11,921; $110k+ pay $20,274. These figures are for Colorado residents.
How much debt do Adams State University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $11,750, and 5.6% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Adams State University overview