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Adams State College Demographics & Diversity

Alamosa, Colorado

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity
Very High

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.

Racial demographics of Adams State College students
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%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity
Medium

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.

Male to female gender ratio for Adams State College students
Gender Percent of Students
Men 42%
Women 58%
Enrollment by gender for Adams State College students
Gender Number of Students
Men 1,209
Women 1,645

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity
Low

Adams State College serves a low number of students outside of Colorado, with 65 percent of the student body residing in-state.

Enrollment by geographic location for Adams State College students
Origin Percent of Students
In State 65%
Out of State 35%
Foreign 0%
Unknown Location 1%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income
$50,726 per year

54% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Undergrad Student Population

Enrollment
2,854
Undergrad enrollment by age and part time status
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