Adams State University Acceptance Rate
Alamosa, Colorado · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,580
- Admitted
- 1,567
- Yield
- 19.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2022–23 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 9 years of federal data, Adams State University's acceptance rate has risen from 65.3% in 2014–15 to 99.2% in 2022–23. Applications fell from 2,832 to 1,580 (-44%) over that period.
Its 99.2% rate makes Adams State University more selective than about 2% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 17 tracked Colorado schools, it is more selective than about 6%.
Adams State University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 19.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2022–23.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,832 | 1,849 | 65.3% | 508 |
| 2015–16 | 2,592 | 1,668 | 64.4% | 425 |
| 2016–17 | 1,957 | 1,929 | 98.6% | 462 |
| 2017–18 | 1,791 | 1,771 | 98.9% | 397 |
| 2018–19 | 1,698 | 1,675 | 98.6% | 460 |
| 2019–20 | 1,765 | 1,749 | 99.1% | 399 |
| 2020–21 | 1,690 | 1,688 | 99.9% | 348 |
| 2021–22 | 1,717 | 1,714 | 99.8% | 318 |
| 2022–23 | 1,580 | 1,567 | 99.2% | 303 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 762 | 754 | 99% |
| Men | 729 | 725 | 99.5% |
| Another gender | 89 | 88 | 98.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 460–560 | 18% |
| SAT Math | 450–570 | |
| ACT Composite | 15–26 | 9% |
How Adams State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Adams State University's acceptance rate?
Adams State University's acceptance rate is 99.2% for 2022–23, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,567 admitted of 1,580 applicants).
Is Adams State University test optional?
Adams State University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Adams State University?
Adams State University received 1,580 applications in 2022–23 and admitted 1,567.
What SAT score do you need for Adams State University?
Admitted students at Adams State University typically scored 460–560 on SAT Reading/Writing and 450–570 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Adams State University getting harder to get into?
Adams State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 65.3% in 2014–15 to 99.2% in 2022–23.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2022–23. Official site: www.adams.edu/.