Colorado Mesa Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 82.03%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1050. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $9,927
- Out-of-State Tuition: $25,124
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at Colorado Mesa:
- Total Enrollment: 9,785, including 736 online students
- 9,473 Undergraduate, 312 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 45.6% men, 54.4% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 41%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 9%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 79%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 146 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 10 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 13 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Colorado Mesa Overview
Colorado Mesa University (Colorado Mesa) is a four-year, public school located in Grand Junction, CO. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields by Carnegie Classification
The Colorado Mesa's tuition & fees is $9,927 for Colorado residents and $25,124 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 67% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $9,096.
The school has a total enrollment of 9,785 and the students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).
Colorado Mesa's acceptance rate is 82.03% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 23.07%. The median SAT score is 1050 and the ACT score is 21.
Colorado Mesa University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Colorado Mesa University is $9,927 for in-state students and $25,124 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $10,900 for in-state students and $16,359 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $10,147 for Colorado residents and $25,963 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $11,154 for Colorado residents and $16,906 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,927 | $25,124 |
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| Graduate | $10,900 | $16,359 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $10,147 | $25,963 |
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| Graduate | $11,154 | $16,906 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Colorado Mesa University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at Colorado Mesa
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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