Overview
Student Population
| Location | Grand Junction, Colorado |
| Online | mesastate.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Grand Junction, Colorado, Colorado Mesa University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 8,082 prospective students applied, and 6,485 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,855 enrolled in the school. 6,704 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,203 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $8,020 plus fees of $980. Colorado Mesa is ranked 786 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Colorado Mesa is rated within the lower 38% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Colorado Mesa University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#786 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#297 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#9 in Best Colleges in Colorado
#7 in Best Public Colleges in Colorado
#25 in Best Value Colleges in Colorado
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 948/1200 |
| ACT | 19/26 |
| GPA | 3.28 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $30 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Colorado Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,560 |
| Other Fees | $980 |
| Room and Board | $11,265 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,110 |
| Total One Year Cost | $24,935 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,560 |
| Other Fees | $980 |
| Room and Board | $11,265 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,110 |
| Total One Year Cost | $38,257 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 26% |
| Business | 17% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 9% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 7% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 5% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=127556 IPEDS survey data for Colorado Mesa University.
Current students may use the Colorado Mesa University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.