In general, Adams State University is known for being a extremely selective school. Around 1,700 applications are received by the school each year. With regards to the acceptance rate, it tends to be around 31 percent which equates to about 500 students being accepted to the institution. However, when the year commences, about 310 students will have decided on Adams State University as their school of choice. The ratio of the students who applied is 49% and 49% for males and females respectively. However, of the freshmen enrolled, 46% were typically women and 53% were men. Adams State University’s undergraduate application fee is $0. Students are requested to submit their ACT or SAT scores to Adams State University when applying. Most often, an ACT score of 16 - 21 or a 870 - 1,080 SAT score is the range in which students have greater chances to be accepted. This school also allows submissions of Advanced Placement (AP) credits and Credit for life experiences.

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Student ACT Scores

25th %
75th %



Student SAT Scores

25th %
75th %



First-Year Admission Statistics

Application, Acceptance, Enrollment Statistics from the 2025 Admissions Cycle
Applications
1,697
Male 844
Female 839

 

Acceptance
522
Male 309
Female 204

 

Enrollment Total
307
Male 163
Female 144


Acceptance Rate
30.8%
Male
36.6%
Female
24.3%

 

Yield
58.8%
Male
52.8%
Female
70.6%


Application Fees and Other Information

Application Fees

Undergraduate

$0


Graduate

$45



Open Admission (will accept all who apply)

Yes

Credit from AP or Pre-college classes

  • Advanced Placement (AP) credits
  • Credit for life experiences


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