Adams State University Athletics

Adams State competes in NCAA Division II, which offers athletic scholarships but operates at a smaller scale than the major college sports programs you see on television. With 673 total athletes out of 1,239 students, an impressive 54% of the student body participates in varsity sports. The university awards $2.38 million in athletic scholarships across 20 varsity programs. The Grizzlies compete in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference against regional rivals from Colorado, New Mexico, and neighboring states. Adams State has built a reputation for excellence in cross country and track and field, with their distance running programs consistently ranking among the nation's best at the Division II level. The high percentage of student-athletes creates a campus culture where sports play a central role in student life.