Under 3% of the students at Adams State University are registered with the college's disability services office.
| In-state | Out of state | |
| Cost of Attendance | $23,797 | $32,050 |
| Tuition | $9,680 | $17,933 |
| Room & Board (on-campus) | $9,167 | $9,167 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| Transportation & Other | $3,150 | $3,150 |
| Percentage of students receiving some need-based aid | 97% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some Federal aid | 54% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some institutional aid | 71% | |
| Percentage of students with education loans | 58% |
Adams State University's Admissions Page
In 2020, the average GPA of students admitted to Adams State University was 3.12.
In 2020, 72% of applicants submitted SAT scores. Reported score ranges for admitted students:
| Score | Math | EBRW |
| 25th Percentile | 440 | 450 |
| 75th Percentile | 540 | 550 |
In 2020, 32% of applicants submitted ACT scores. Reported score ranges for admitted students:
| Score | Composite | Writing |
| 25th Percentile | 17 | - |
| 75th Percentile | 22 | - |
| Business/Commerce, General |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General |