Begin Your Great Story

Find your place at Adams State University

Zero Tuition, Infinite Possibilites Images shows a female undergraduate holding her Adams State University Diploma during the 2025 commencement

Adams Promise

Financial Aid Fridays Graphic Text: 9 a.m. unti 3 p.m. One Stop Student Services Free FASA Webinars 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. Fridays

Financial Aid Assistance

Undergraduate Programs

Looking down a sidewalk outside of McDaniel Hall

Graduate Programs

Adams State Online

View All Programs

Transfer to Adams State

We want to hear from you. Here are the next steps:

Outdoor Education and Stewardship students standing on a summit during a mountaineering course

The Adams Experience

Engaging students to apply and connect their learning across classroom, campus, and community experiences.

Impact on a Large Scale

$107m

Economic impact of Adams State University on the San Luis Valley

16:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

$1.1m

Adams State University Foundation scholarships awarded annually

1st

Most Affordable Online Program for Master’s in Sports Psychology

73%

Teachers and Administrators in the SLV graduated from Adams State University

Events

Full calendar of events

News

Ebenezer Scrooge's Big SLV Christmas Show graphic

Theatre holiday production tickets on sale

The show features seven actors playing dozens of roles in this hilariously fast-paced and imaginative retelling of the world’s most famous holiday story.

Adams State University welcomes Ian Creager as Director of Admissions

“We will be visiting every school, working to build those partnerships.”

2024 Adams State University Joe I Vigil Meet, Coach Damon Martin

Cross Country Coach Damon Martin recovering following medical emergency

“Damon is a valued and respected member of the Adams State family.”

Adams State University students walking across campus

Fund alleviates financial stress for students

“Like many others, scholarships and other financial assistance I received as a student inspires me to give back, now that I am in a position to do so,” VP Rissler added.

View all news