Adams State University

If you are considering submitting an applicationto Adams State University, the application fee is $30. Application fees can add up, but some schools do have free applications and students with financial need may be eligible for fee waiver for their application.

Considering Applying Early to Adams State University?

Adams State University does not offer early decision or early action..

Some students apply to college early because they believe it will help their chances. Early deadlines may increase the chance of being admitted, since applying early shows your are very interested in a school, and your application is being considered before all the regular decision applicants apply.

See a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

How To Get Into Adams State University

Getting into Adams State University is moderately difficult. Adams State University evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2021, Adams State University accepted 100% of all applicants., around 1,688 of the 1,690 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Adams State University, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

What's Most Important to Get In to Adams State University?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengthsand any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Adams State University

Adams State University Application Requirements

To apply, all applicants to Adams State University must submit the following items. Double check with Adams State University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Adams State University?

Students admitted to Adams State University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.3.

Out of all students that were admitted, 55% submitted a class rank. At Adams State University 11% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 29% were in the top 25% and 67% were in the top 50%.

Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0.

Adams State University does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2021, 72% of Adams State University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 32% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What's a Good SAT Score for Adams State University?

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Adams State University students scored 540 or higher and 75% of students scored 450 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Adams State University students scored 550 or higher, and 75% scored a 450 or higher.

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What's a Good ACT Score for Adams State University?

To be most competitive at Adams State University, you should strive to earn between 17 and 22 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 22 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Adams State University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 22, and three out of four students scored lower than 22 on the ACT.

A 17 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Adams State University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 17.

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Transferring to Adams State University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Adams State University.Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Adams State University during the following terms: Fall Term Spring Term Summer Term

Adams State University Admissions FAQs

Can I defer my acceptance to Adams State University?

Students who are admitted to Adams State University must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department..

Does Adams State University accept transfer credits?

Adams State University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Adams State University accepts:

DSST/DANTES Life Long Learning Credit ACE recommendations for credit

Does Adams State University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

Adams State University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) creditsand Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Adams State University?

Adams State University. is not test optional. You must submit test scores as part of the application.

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