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Tuition

$8,758

$19,496

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state More Financial Details

Moderately Selective

82%

acceptance rate

Accepted 4,812
Declined + 1,028
Total Received 5,840
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Public

9,393

undergraduate students

89

graduate students

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Lists & Rankings

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undergraduateRatios

46%

54%

male

female

1  :  24

teacher

students

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

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700-800
2%
600-699
9%
500-599
29%
400-499
47%
300-399
12%
200-299
1%
700-800
2%
600-699
11%
500-599
34%
400-499
38%
300-399
13%
200-299
2%
composite english math
30-36
4%
24-29
19%
18-23
43%
12-17
28%
6-11
6%
30-36
2%
24-29
21%
18-23
40%
12-17
36%
6-11
1%
30-36
2%
24-29
21%
18-23
52%
12-17
25%
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration
  2. Biology
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Grand Junction, CO

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School Facts

Colorado Mesa University, founded in 1925, is a comprehensive, public, coeducational institution. Its campus is located in Grand Junction, Colorado.

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 9,482
Established in 1925
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education)
CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)
JRCERT (Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology)
NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)
NCACS (North Central Assn. of Colleges and Schools)
NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education)

Codes

SAT 4484
ACT 0518

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Grand Junction, CO

78-acre campus in Grand Junction (area population: 58,704), 250 miles from Denver; branch campus in Montrose. Served by air, bus, and train; major airport serves Denver. Public transportation serves campus.

Colorado Mesa University
1100 North Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501-3122

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Campus Life

yes
Housing available
21%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
57%
Percent of freshman that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus

% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
7%
Top 1/4
22%
Top 1/2
51%
Bottom 1/2
49%
Bottom 1/4
19%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
2%
600-699
9%
500-599
29%
400-499
47%
300-399
12%
200-299
1%
700-800
2%
600-699
11%
500-599
34%
400-499
38%
300-399
13%
200-299
2%
composite english math
30-36
4%
24-29
19%
18-23
43%
12-17
28%
6-11
6%
30-36
2%
24-29
21%
18-23
40%
12-17
36%
6-11
1%
30-36
2%
24-29
21%
18-23
52%
12-17
25%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $30
Common application accepted no
Application deadline
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Neither
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admissions Factors

Important

Class rank
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Religious affiliation/commitment

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Moderately Selective

82%

acceptance rate

Accepted 4,812
Declined + 1,028
Total Received 5,840

Admissions Contact

Jared Meier
Director of Admissions
P: 800 982-6372
F: 970 248-1973
admissions@coloradomesa.edu

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $6,438
Additional fees 768
Books & supplies 1,552
Total $8,758
Average Financial Aid - 7,857
Total with Avg. Aid $901

Financial Aid

56%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$7,857

Average financial aid

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Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $15,673,304
State $3,147,493
Institutional $1,952,037
Other external $1,665,779
Total $22,438,613

Non-need-based

Federal $929,176
State
Institutional $1,419,737
Other external $886,480
Total $3,235,393

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

P: 800 982-6372
F: 970 248-1191

Financial Aid Officer

Curt Martin
Director of Financial Aid
cumartin@coloradomesa.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cheerleading
cross-country
football
golf
lacrosse
soccer
softball
swimming
tennis
track (indoor)
track (outdoor)
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball
wrestling

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (Division II)
Mascot
Mavericks
School colors
maroon and white

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Athletics Right Now

Club Sports - Men's

Cycling, Hockey, Rodeo, Rugby, Skiing

Club Sports - Women's

Cycling, Hockey, Rodeo, Rugby, Skiing, Water Polo

Intramural/Recreational Sports

Badminton, Basketball, Disc Golf, Dodgeball, Flag Football, Frisbee, Racquetball, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Softball

Athletic Directors

Butch Miller (men's)
Athletic Director
email

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Administrative Office Technology
Art
Athletic Training
Biology
Business Administration
Computer Information Systems
Computer Science
Construction Management
Construction Technology
Criminal Justice
Culinary Arts
Education
Emergency Medical Technician
English
Environmental Science/Technology
Fine/Performing Arts
Graphic Design
History
Hospitality Management
Kinesiology
Liberal Arts
Manufacturing Technology
Mass Communications
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Music
Nursing
Physical Sciences
Political Science
Process Systems Technology
Psychology
Public Administration
Radiological Technology
Social Sciences
Sociology
Spanish
Sport Management
Technology Integration
Theatre Arts
Transportation Services
Visual Communications
Water Quality Management

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration
  2. Biology

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships

9,482

total students

88%

12%

in-state

out-of-state

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Undergraduate

99%

9,393
students

Female
54%
5,099

Male
46%
4,294

Graduate

1%

89
students

Female
72%
64

Male
28%
25

undergraduateFull-time

74%

7,017
students

Female
53%
3,650

Male
47%
3,367

undergraduatePart-time

26%

2,376
students

Female
61%
1,449

Male
39%
927

Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
2%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
12%
Hispanic/Latino
66%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

69%

Transfer applicants accepted

64%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.30
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

28

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

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Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

100%

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Other
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

Internation Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens
Countries most often represented Japan
Nepal
South Korea
Special services offered for international applicants English lab
Host family program
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Annie Gingerich
International Admissions Counselor
970 248-1802
agingeri@coloradomesa.edu

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