Adams State University
Higher EducationColorado, United States501-1000 Employees
Adams State University is a public higher education institution based in Alamosa, Colorado, serving southern Colorado as a regional education provider. As a mid-sized university, it offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs to local students and the surrounding area. Four Adams State programs have Program of Excellence Awards from the Colorado Commission on Higher Education, reflecting formal recognition of academic quality. In May 2026, Adams State launched a Mechanical Engineering Partnership Program with Colorado State University to provide a high-quality engineering education to students in the San Luis Valley without having to leave the region. This collaboration highlights the university's emphasis on expanding degree opportunities through external partnerships.