Adams State University Admission Requirements

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Adams State University Admission Overview

Adams State University admission requirements are listed below. GPA is not considered for admission at this campus. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 910-1130 / ACT 15-26. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Adams State University Acceptance Rate

Adams State University SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

910-1130

Freshmen who sent SAT

18%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 460
  • Math 450
  • Composite 910
SAT 25th percentile scores for Adams State University

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 560
  • Math 570
  • Composite 1130
SAT 75th percentile scores for Adams State University

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Adams State University typically score around a 1020 SAT (middle 50% 910–1130) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 43rd percentile nationally. Adams State University ranks #14 in the state of Colorado for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 910 to 1130

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Confirm current testing rules on the school's site.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1020 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Adams State University ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

15-26

Freshmen reporting ACT

9%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 14
  • Math 16
  • Composite 15
ACT 25th percentile scores for Adams State University

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 25
  • Math 26
  • Composite 26
ACT 75th percentile scores for Adams State University

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Adams State University typically have around a 20 ACT (mid-50 15–26) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 51st percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Adams State University places #16 among colleges in Colorado for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 15 to 26

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

See the school's site for current ACT rules.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 20.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and SAT or ACT compare with last year's enrolled class. This is not a personal probability of admission.

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Applying

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Adams State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Adams State University application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores
High School GPA
High School Class Rank
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Demonstration of Competencies

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Adams State University is $30.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Adams State University
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Adams State University is using the school's last reported score policy until a current-cycle review is stored for 2024-25. GPA is not considered. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=126182.

GPA calculator: Adams State University GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026