Adams State University
Admissions
Interested in attending Adams State University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Adams State University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Adams State University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Adams State accepted 30% of applicants. We classify this as selective.
In the most recent year, 1,683 people applied and 522 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Adams State University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 59% ended up enrolling at Adams State University, making their yield rate Very High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Adams State University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Adams State considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
Important
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Considered
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Class Rank
- Extracurricular Activities
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Recommendation(s)
- Standardized Test Scores
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- First Generation
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Adams State University?
Grades
Students who recently attended Adams State University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.09. 3% of freshmen who attended Adams State were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 30% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Adams State is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Adams State University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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