Adams State University · Cost & aid

Alamosa, CO · Town · Public · Master's university · the Grizzlies · Website ↗

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$37,271

Cost of attendance

out-of-state, on campus

$25,199

In-state

on campus

$13,800

Average net price

upper half for affordability in Division II

$952k

Athletic aid, women's

$4,405 per roster spot

$1.4M

Athletic aid, men's

$2,955 per roster spot

Net price by family income

What aided first-year students actually paid after grants and scholarships, by family income — against the $37,271 sticker.

Family income under $30k$10,130

$30k – $48k$10,511

$48k – $75k$13,658

$75k – $110k$19,496

Over $110k$21,092

Need-based aid only; athletic aid is on top.

Athletic aid

Athletic aid to women's teams$951,533
Per roster spot$4,405 across 216 women's roster spots
Athletic aid to men's teams$1,359,529
Per roster spot$2,955 across 460 men's roster spots
Recruiting spend, women's / men's$29k / $25k
Tuition & fees$9,776 in-state · $21,848 out

Per-roster-spot aid is an average across every team of that gender; football and basketball take most of it at many schools. Ask the coach what this program funds. Since 2025-26 there is no cap on how many players on a Division I roster may be on scholarship.

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