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Colorado Mesa University

Colorado Mesa University is a medium, public institution located in Grand Junction, co. Founded in 1925, Colorado Mesa University offers undergraduate degrees in 129 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 7,654 undergraduates
cost $9,297 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Colorado Mesa University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 81.8%
SAT score average 1062
ACT score average 22
Average high school GPA 3.3
Application fee $40
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Key deadlines

June
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Colorado Mesa University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 18:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
18 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Other
Law and Legal Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Biology, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $9,297
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,522
Books & supplies $1,440
Other expenses $3,184
Cost of attendance* $25,443
Average financial aid package $11,330
Estimated cost $14,113 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $23,019
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,522
Books & supplies $1,440
Other expenses $3,184
Cost of attendance* $39,165
Average financial aid package $11,330
Estimated cost $27,835 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Colorado Mesa University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,654, with gender binary students split 47% male and 53% female.

Total enrollment

8,922

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
64%
African American %
2%
Hispanic American %
21%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
8%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Colorado Mesa University, students love their Environmental Club, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 1100 North Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501-3122
phone 970-248-1020
address www.coloradomesa.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Environmental club

Student body association

Kmsa radio station

Rodeo club

Campus residents association

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Colorado Mesa University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Colorado Mesa University?

Colorado Mesa University is located in Grand Junction, co.

What is the acceptance rate at Colorado Mesa University? 

The acceptance rate for Colorado Mesa University is 82%.

What’s the average GPA for Colorado Mesa University?

The average high school GPA for Colorado Mesa University students was 3.3.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Colorado Mesa University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Colorado Mesa University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $101,772.

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