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Adams State University Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

High

Racial Diversity Index: 62%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Adams State University are predominantly White with a significant Hispanic population. The school has 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 University 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 University 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

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 49%

There are 25% more female students than male students enrolled at Adams State University with a gender ratio of 56% women to 44% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Adams State University has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Adams State University students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
44%
Women
56%
Enrollment by gender for Adams State University students
Gender Number of Students
Men
1,289
Women
1,612

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Very Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 32%

Adams State University draws 64 percent of students from Colorado, 28 percent from other states, and 2 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Colorado, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Adams State University students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
64%
Out of State
28%
Foreign
2%
Unknown Location
6%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$50,726 per year

52% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

2,901
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 22.3%
Part-time undergraduates 15.6%

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

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026