For the academic year 2024-2025, Adams State's tuition & fees is $9,824 for state residents and $21,944 for out-of-state students. Compared to similar schools, its Adams State's tuition is somewhat low. The average tuition of the schools is $9,396 for in-state and $24,602 for out-of-state students.
The average tuition of similar schools to Adams State is lower than 4-year colleges' average, which is $8,863 for in-state and $25,541 for out-of-state students in 2025.
University of Colorado Boulder has the most expensive tuition & fees of $42,970 and Colorado State University Global has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,000 among the schools.
The average itemized cost for schools similar to Adams State is as follows:
The following table compares 2025 tuition, fees, and other colleges expenses between Adams State and similar schools to it. You can compare these schools on a variety of aspects at college comparison page.
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus | Off Campus | ||
| Adams State UniversityAlamosa, CO | $9,824 | $21,944 | $255 | $760 | $2,920 | $9,820 | $16,785 |
| Arapahoe Community CollegeLittleton, CO | $4,434 | $17,034 | $169 | $694 | $2,200 | - | $16,785 |
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical CampusDenver, CO | $10,383 | $29,391 | $390 | $1,182 | $1,460 | $15,442 | $16,785 |
| University of Colorado Colorado SpringsColorado Springs, CO | $10,906 | $25,039 | $496 | $935 | $1,800 | $12,918 | $12,590 |
| University of Colorado BoulderBoulder, CO | $15,214 | $42,970 | $550 | $1,144 | $1,200 | $18,468 | $17,784 |
| Colorado State University-Fort CollinsFort Collins, CO | $13,373 | $35,061 | $482 | $1,614 | $1,200 | $16,817 | $16,785 |
| Front Range Community CollegeWestminster, CO | $4,663 | $17,263 | $169 | $694 | $1,460 | - | $16,755 |
| Colorado Mesa UniversityGrand Junction, CO | $9,927 | $25,124 | $315 | $857 | $1,800 | $12,209 | $10,872 |
| Metropolitan State University of DenverDenver, CO | $11,124 | $30,684 | $305 | $957 | $1,460 | - | $16,785 |
| Pikes Peak State CollegeColorado Springs, CO | $4,510 | $17,110 | $169 | $694 | $1,460 | - | $12,024 |
| Colorado State University GlobalDenver, CO | $9,000 | $9,000 | $375 | $375 | $566 | - | $13,048 |
| Average | $9,396 | $24,602 | $334 | $901 | $1,593 | $14,279 | $15,182 |