A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Adams State College are predominantly White with a significant Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 51% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Adams State College has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.
Race | Percent of Students |
---|---|
White |
49%
|
Black |
7%
|
Hispanic |
32%
|
Asian |
1%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
Two or more races |
4%
|
International |
1%
|
Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 36% more female students than male students enrolled at Adams State College with a gender ratio of 58% women to 42% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Adams State College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
42%
|
Women |
58%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
1,209
|
Women |
1,645
|
Adams State College serves a low number of students outside of Colorado, with 65 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
65%
|
Out of State |
35%
|
Foreign |
0%
|
Unknown Location |
1%
|
54% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
Segment | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Students Over 25 Years Old | 22.3% |
Part time Undergrads | 15.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=126182 IPEDS survey data for Adams State College.
Last updated February 24, 2024