Adams State University

Find your place here with us.

No matter who you are, you’ll find a home at Adams State University. Surrounded by the beautiful Sangre de Cristo and San Juan mountain ranges in Alamosa, Colorado, Adams State is the perfect place to study, work, and live.

Your success as a student at Adams State doesn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of our caring campus culture. We make quality education accessible to students of varied backgrounds, so you’ll graduate prepared to achieve lifelong dreams and ambitions.

To make certain you flourish academically, our professors are experts in their disciplines, with a focus on teaching excellence and a commitment to individual attention. Our small classes ensure a personal learning environment, where you’ll engage in meaningful interactions with faculty and fellow students. And our close-knit community means that everywhere you go, you’ll have activities to join and groups to connect with.

Academics at Adams State

Degrees that Matter

Our excellent academic programs guide students on the right path to a successful career. Adams State focuses on student experience and student outcomes. That focus has led us to the highest job placement rates of any institution our size in Colorado and the nation. Not only are our students getting jobs, but many of them are thriving in a rewarding career.