Founded in 1921, Adams State University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the small town of Alamosa (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Colorado.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Higher Learning Commission, Adams State University (ASU) is a small (EduListing enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Adams State University (ASU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 99 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 60-70% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. 