Adams State 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,680

Cost of attendance at Adams State University in 2022 for students from Colorado.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Colorado's average	$8,123
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$17,933

Cost of attendance at Adams State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Colorado's average	$20,262
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Adams State University was $14,492. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Adams State

Adams State net price calculator

$14,492

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Colorado and nationwide.

Colorado's average	$14,122
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of Adams State for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$14,492	$1,299 (10%)	$10,769	$11,978	$14,112	$18,980	$20,621
2021	$13,193	$190 (1%)	$9,864	$10,301	$13,688	$18,159	$19,693
2020	$13,383	$69	$10,108	$12,991	$14,424	$18,752	$19,637
2019	$13,314	$325 (3%)	$10,933	$11,106	$14,183	$19,633	$18,978
2018	$12,989	$899 (6%)	$10,517	$11,338	$14,768	$18,515	$18,765
2017	$13,888	$983 (8%)	$11,446	$12,552	$14,558	$18,288	$18,960
2016	$12,905	$3,019 (31%)	$13,719	$14,818	$17,455	$19,772	$20,143
2015	$9,886	$1,407 (12%)	$14,065	$15,173	$16,840	$18,859	$19,043
2014	$11,293	--	$14,759	$14,613	$16,354	$17,299	$17,759

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Adams State University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$26,474	$570 (2%)	$9,680	$14,994	$1,800
2021	$25,904	$1,353 (6%)	$9,560	$14,544	$1,800
2020	$24,551	No change	$9,440	$13,311	$1,800
2019	$24,551	$46	$9,440	$13,311	$1,800
2018	$24,597	$1,188 (5%)	$9,440	$13,357	$1,800
2017	$23,409	$776 (3%)	$9,153	$12,456	$1,800
2016	$22,633	$1,569 (7%)	$8,574	$12,259	$1,800
2015	$21,064	$673 (3%)	$8,014	$11,700	$1,350
2014	$20,391	$1,082 (6%)	$7,449	$11,592	$1,350
2013	$19,309	--	$6,448	$11,511	$1,350

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Adams State provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,200 dormitories available to its students at $3,967 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Adams State is $441 per month.
Does Adams State provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Adams State for one academic year is $5,200, which works out to $578 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Adams State estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,800.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Adams State estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,150

If living off-campus, with family: $2,997

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,150
How much is Adams State application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $30 and $30 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Adams State offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Adams State University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$249	$396
For out-of-state students	$594	$454

Housing and Meal

Adams State University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Adams State University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$5,200	$3,967	N/A	19	1,200
2021	$5,000	$3,916	N/A	19	1,200
2020	$4,760	$4,000	N/A	19	1,200
2019	$4,560	$4,000	N/A	19	1,200
2018	$4,630	$4,000	N/A	19	1,200
2017	$4,550	$4,000	N/A	0	1,200
2016	$4,500	$3,600	N/A	0	1,200

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Adams State University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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