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Colorado Mesa Admission Requirements

Grand Junction, Colorado

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Chances of getting into Colorado Mesa University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
80%
Admission Difficulty for Colorado Mesa University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Moderate 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Colorado Mesa and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Colorado Mesa is 80%.  It ranks #9 in Colorado for lowest rate of acceptance. Colorado Mesa University is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 6,485 out of 8,082 applicants were admitted.

The school has moderate admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 56 percent on standardized admission tests. Colorado Mesa University typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.28. 29% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Colorado Mesa application fee is $30 and applications are due by May 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Colorado Mesa University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 45% of students submitted SAT scores and 13% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Colorado Mesa SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
948-1200
Applicants Submitting SAT 
45%
SAT Scores for Colorado Mesa University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 480
SAT Math 25th 468
SAT Composite 25th 948
SAT Scores for Colorado Mesa University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 610
SAT Math 75th 590
SAT Composite 75th 1200
Average SAT Score 1070

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Colorado Mesa University?

Colorado Mesa University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Colorado Mesa University score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 948-1200.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Colorado Mesa University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1200 and Above Good >88%
1074 to 1200 Avg + 80%-88%
948 to 1074 Avg - 68%-80%
822 to 948 Reach 53%-68%
Less than 822 Low <53%
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Colorado Mesa ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
19-26 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
13%
ACT Scores for Colorado Mesa University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 18
ACT Math 25th 17
ACT Composite 25th 19
ACT Scores for Colorado Mesa University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 26
ACT Math 75th 25
ACT Composite 75th 26
Average ACT Score 22

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Colorado Mesa?

Colorado Mesa University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Colorado Mesa regularly accepts students who score 19 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 56 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 19-26.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Colorado Mesa University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
26 and Above Good >89%
22 to 26 Avg + 80%-89%
19 to 22 Avg - 70%-80%
16 to 19 Reach 57%-70%
Less than 16 Low <57%
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Colorado Mesa GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.28
Typical High School Grades 
B

What GPA do you need to get into Colorado Mesa University?

Applicants require above average high school grades to get into Colorado Mesa. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Colorado Mesa University was 3.28 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #16 in Colorado for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.28 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Colorado Mesa accepts 80% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Colorado Mesa University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 16.8% Good
3.75 to 3.99 14.4% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 13.6% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 12.5% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 11.4% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 17.9% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 10.5% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 2.8% Reach
less than 1.00 2.8% Reach

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

High School Class Rank for admitted Colorado Mesa University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 13%
Top 25% of class 34%
Top 50% of class 50%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Colorado Mesa University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 4,790 3,280 8,082
Accepted 3,872 2,605 6,485
Acceptance Rate 81% 79% 80%
Enrolled 988 867 1,855
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 26% 33% 29%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
May 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
31

Applicants have 31 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on May 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Colorado Mesa University is $30.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Colorado Mesa University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Colorado Mesa University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Considered but not required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Considered but not required
Recommendations Considered but not required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Colorado Mesa University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
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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.

FAQs

Does Colorado Mesa University prefer SAT or ACT?

45% of students submit their SAT scores to Colorado Mesa. 13% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Colorado Mesa University?

80% of those who apply are granted admission to Colorado Mesa. Admission competition is and the college has moderate admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Colorado Mesa University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 948 and 1200. 45% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Colorado Mesa University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 19 and 26. 13% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.