What SAT score do I need for Colorado Mesa University?

Colorado Mesa University's middle 50% SAT range is 930 to 1160. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.

What ACT score do I need for Colorado Mesa University?

Middle 50% ACT range is 18 to 24. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.

What is the acceptance rate at Colorado Mesa University?

Colorado Mesa University admits roughly 82% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.

What does Colorado Mesa University actually cost after financial aid?

Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $15,103 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

Is Colorado Mesa University a reach, match, or safety for me?

Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Colorado Mesa University as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, CO · West

Acceptance rate: 82.0%
SAT mid-50: 930-1160
Cost after aid: $15,103
Graduation rate: 41%

What Colorado Mesa University says matters

How Colorado Mesa University rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

Acceptance rate: 89%; 34,118 of 38,520
Yield: 16%; 5,429 enrolled
SAT mid-50: 1060-1280
ACT mid-50: 22-29
CDS year: 2024-25

Acceptance rate by gender

Men: 87%14,562 of 16,833
Women: 90%19,556 of 21,687

Very important

Rigor of secondary school record
Academic GPA

Important

Application essay

Considered

Class rank
Standardized test scores
Recommendations
Extracurricular activities
Talent or ability
Character or personal qualities
First generation
Geographical residence
State residency
Volunteer work
Work experience

Not considered

Interview
Alumni relation
Religious affiliation or commitment
Level of applicant's interest

The full Common Data Set

Every figure Colorado Mesa University published for 2024-25, section by section.

First-Time, First-Year Admission167

Entrance Exams

In addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?: Yes
SAT: X
ACT: X
AP: X
CLEP: X
Institutional Exam: X
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?: No

Applications

Total first-time, first-year men who applied: 16,833
Total first-time, first-year women who applied: 21,687
Total first-time, first-year another gender who applied: 21,492
Total first-time, first-year men who were admitted: 14,562
Total first-time, first-year women who were admitted: 19,556
Total first-time, first-year another gender who were admitted: 19,035
Total full-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled: 2,290
Total part-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled: 35
Total full-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled: 3,073
Total part-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled: 31
Total first-time, first-year students who applied: 38,520
Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted: 34,118
Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled: 5,429
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 17,028
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 15,083
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 3,317
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 21,492
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 19,035
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 2,112
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 1,369
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 533
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 98

Wait List

Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?: Yes

Admissions Requirements

Total academic units: 17
English: 4
Mathematics: 4
Science: 3
Of these, units that must be lab: 2
Foreign language: 1
Social studies: 3
History: 1
Academic electives: 2
Total academic units: 18
English: 4
Mathematics: 4
Science: 3
Of these, units that must be lab: 2
Foreign language: 2
Social studies: 3
History: 1
Academic electives: 2

Basis for Selection

Rigor of secondary school record: Very Important
Class rank: Considered
Academic GPA: Very Important
Standardized test scores: Considered
Application Essay: Important
Recommendation(s): Considered
Interview: Not Considered
Extracurricular activities: Considered
Talent/ability: Considered
Character/personal qualities: Considered
First generation: Considered
Alumni/ae relation: Not Considered
Geographical residence: Considered
State residency: Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment: Not Considered
Volunteer work: Considered
Work experience: Considered
Level of applicant’s interest: Not Considered

First-time, first-year Profile

Submitting SAT Scores: 0.28
Submitting ACT Scores: 0.07
Submitting SAT Scores: 1,512
Submitting ACT Scores: 383
SAT Composite: 25th Percentile: 1,060
SAT Composite: 50th Percentile: 1,180
SAT Composite: 75th Percentile: 1,280
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile: 540
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile: 600
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 75th Percentile: 660
SAT Math: 25th Percentile: 520
SAT Math: 50th Percentile: 580
SAT Math: 75th Percentile: 630
ACT Composite: 25th Percentile: 22%
ACT Composite: 50th Percentile: 26%
ACT Composite: 75th Percentile: 29%
ACT Math: 25th Percentile: 20%
ACT Math: 50th Percentile: 25%
ACT Math: 75th Percentile: 27%
ACT English: 25th Percentile: 21%
ACT English: 50th Percentile: 25%
ACT English: 75th Percentile: 29%
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-800: 11
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-699: 43
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-599: 35
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-499: 10
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-399: 1
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-299: 0
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total: 100
SAT Math: 700-800: 9
SAT Math: 600-699: 32
SAT Math: 500-599: 40
SAT Math: 400-499: 17
SAT Math: 300-399: 3
SAT Math: 200-299: 0
SAT Math: Total: 100
SAT Composite: 1400-1600: 8
SAT Composite: 1200-1399: 38
SAT Composite: 1000-1199: 39
SAT Composite: 800-999: 14
SAT Composite: 600-799: 1
SAT Composite: 400-599: 0
ACT Composite: 30-36: 23
ACT Composite: 24-29: 44
ACT Composite: 18-23: 28
ACT Composite: 12-17: 6
ACT Composite: 6-11: 0
ACT Composite: Below 6: 0
ACT Composite: Total: 100
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class: 20%
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class: 43%
Percent in top half of high school graduating class: 76%
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class: 24%
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class: 3.0%
Percent who had GPA of 4.0: 37%
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99: 20%
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74: 14%
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49: 12%
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24: 9.8%
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99: 6.9%
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49: 10%
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99: 0
Percent who had GPA below 1.0: 0
Total: 100
Percent who had GPA of 4.0: 27%
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99: 17%
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74: 18%
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49: 16%
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24: 14%
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99: 9.0%
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49: 10%
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99: 0
Percent who had GPA below 1.0: 0
Total: 100
Percent who had GPA of 4.0: 30%
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99: 18%
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74: 17%
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49: 14%
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24: 13%
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99: 8.3%
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49: 10%
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99: 0
Percent who had GPA below 1.0: 0
Total: 100
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:: 3.69
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:: 100%

Admission Policies

Does your institution have an application fee?: Yes
Amount of application fee:: 50
Same fee: X
Free: Yes
Does your institution have an application closing date?: Yes
Application closing date (fall): 1
Priority Date: 15
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?: Yes
Yes, on a rolling basis:: X
Other Date: 2
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?: Yes
If yes, maximum period of postponement:: 12 Months
Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation?: Yes
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?: Yes
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?: Yes

Transfer Admission35

Fall Applicants

Does your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E): Yes
Men: 1,987
Women: 2,341
Unknown: 4,328
Total: 1,273
Men: 1,480
Another Gender: 2,753
Unknown: 644
Total: 756
Women: 1,400

Application for Admission

Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?: Yes
High school transcript: Required of Some
College transcript(s): Required of All
Essay or personal statement: Not Required
Interview: Not Required
Standardized test scores: Not Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s): Not Required
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):: 2.0
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:: D9 List application priority, closing, notification, and candidate reply dates for transfer students. If applications are reviewed on a continuous or rolling basis, place a check mark in the “Rolling admission” column.
Fall: 2
Winter: 1
Fall: 11
Winter: 1
Fall: 6
Winter: 1
Does an open admission policy, if reported, apply to transfer students?: No
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:: - D12 Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit: C- Number Unit Type - D13 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution: 64 Semester Credits Number Unit Type - D14 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution: - D15 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree: n/a - D16 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor's degree: 30 - D17 Describe other transfer credit policies: ## D18-D22: Military Service Transfer Credit Policies - D18 Does your institution accept the following military/veteran transfer credits: Yes No x Number Unit Type - D19 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on military education evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE): Number Unit Type - D20 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on Department of Defense supported prior learning assessments (College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)): Yes No - D21 Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website? - D22 Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution: ##

Transfer Credit Policies

Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:: 30
College Level Examination Program (CLEP): Yes
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST): Yes
Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?: Yes
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:: https://registrar.colostate.edu/military-veterans-benefits/

Academic Offerings and Policies20

Special Study Options

Accelerated program: X
Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities: X
Distance learning: X
Double major: X
Dual enrollment: X
Honors Program: X
Independent study: X
Internships: X
Liberal arts/career combination: X
Study abroad: X
Teacher certification program: X
Undergraduate Research: X

Required Course Work

Arts/fine arts: X
English (including composition): X
History: X
Humanities: X
Mathematics: X
Sciences (biological or physical): X
Social science: X
Other (describe):: X

Student Life17

Percent Participating

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator): 36%
Percent of men who join fraternities: 4.6%
Percent of women who join sororities: 7.7%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing: 92%
Percent who live off campus or commute: 7.9%
Percent of students age 25 and older: 20%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator): 33%
Percent of men who join fraternities: 4.8%
Percent of women who join sororities: 5.9%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing: 27%
Percent who live off campus or commute: 73%
Percent of students age 25 and older: 8.8%

Average Age

Average age of full-time students: 18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time): 18
Average age of full-time students: 20
Average age of all students (full- and part-time): 21

Activities Offered

Marching band: X

Annual Expenses30

Information

Please provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:: https://admissions.colostate.edu/cost-financial-aid/net-price-calculator/

Public Tuition

Tuition: In-district: 10609
Tuition: Out-of-state:: 32297
Tuition: Non-resident: 32297
Tuition: In-district: 10609
Tuition: Out-of-state:: 32297
Tuition: Non-resident: 32297

All Institutions Expenses

Required Fees:: 2773
Food and housing (on-campus):: 14740
Housing Only (on-campus):: 7170
Food Only (on-campus meal plan):: 7570
Required Fees:: 2773
Food and housing (on-campus):: 14740
Housing Only (on-campus):: 7170
Food Only (on-campus meal plan):: 7570

Credits per Term

Minimum: 20

Tuition Policies

Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?: Yes
If yes, what percentage of full-time undergraduates pay more than the tuition and fees reported in G1?: 53%

Estimated Expenses

Books and supplies:: 1460
Transportation:: 1548
Other expenses:: 1746
Books and supplies:: 1460
Transportation: 1548
Other expenses:: 1557
Books and supplies:: 1460
Food and housing total*: 16785
Transportation:: 1548
Other expenses:: 1746

Per-Credit-Hour Charges

In-district:: 482.21
In-state (out-of-district):: 1614.87

Financial Aid112

Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 1,192
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 5,327
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 19
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p: 29,925
N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 4,292
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 5,211
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 168
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p: 35,164
N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 117
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 1,994
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 31
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p: 7,662

Methodology

Both FM and IM: 30387777

Need-based Aid Awarded

Federal: 18926360
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located: 56527807
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).: 9013228
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college: 114855172
Total Scholarships/Grants: 54230423
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans): 1293704
Federal Work-Study: 1722238
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.): 57246365
Total Self-Help: 22245928
Parent Loans: 9795466
Athletic Awards: 2491154

Non-need-based Aid Awarded

Federal: 174467
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located: 24052455
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).: 4986760
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college: 31704836
Total Scholarships/Grants: 39954527
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans): 1083586
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.): 41038113
Total Self-Help: 33365812
Parent Loans: 9227388

Students Awarded Aid

A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort): 4,543
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 4,178
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 2,333
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 2,087
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 1,772
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 1,347
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 1,284
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 155
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 68%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 12538
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 10786
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 5237
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 4923
A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort): 23,764
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 15,943
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 10,509
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 9,240
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 7,221
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 6,089
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 3,353
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 743
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 69%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 14059
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 12477
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 6767
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 6242
A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort): 2,527
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 1,399
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 1,063
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 779
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 393
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 532
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 110
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 106
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 46%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 7112
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 5214
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 6562
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 6493

Graduating Cohort

Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.: 2,350

Source Type Loan

A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 1,102
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 1,054
C. Institutional loan programs.: 164
D. State loan programs.: 0
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 404
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 46.89
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 44.85
C. Institutional loan programs.: 6.97
D. State loan programs.: 0.00
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 17.19
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 30309
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 19131
C. Institutional loan programs.: 5439
D. State loan programs.: 0
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 32764

Aid to Nonresidents

Institutional need-based scholarship or grant aid is available: X
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available: X
If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:: 269
Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:: 15,483
Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:: 4,164,894

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA: X
CSS PROFILE: X

Aid Available

Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans: X
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans: X
Federal Direct PLUS Loans: X
College/university loans from institutional funds: X
Federal Pell Grants: X
Federal SEOG: X
State scholarships/grants: X
Private scholarships: X
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional funds: X

Institutional Aid

Academics: X
Alumni affiliation: X
Art: X
Athletics: X
Leadership: X
State/district residency: X
Academics: X
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:: CDS-H Page 24 Common Data Set 2024-2025

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred45

Diploma/Certificates

Liberal arts/general studies: 100
Military science and military technologies: 0
TOTAL (should = 100%): 100%

Associate

Liberal arts/general studies: 100
TOTAL (should = 100%): 100%

Bachelors

Agriculture: 5.4
Natural resources and conservation: 1.6
Architecture: 1.3
Area, ethnic, and gender studies: 0.2
Communication/journalism: 4.7
Communication technologies: 0
Computer and information sciences: 4.3
Personal and culinary services: 0
Education: 0.6
Engineering: 9.4
Engineering technologies: 2.8
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics: 0.7
Family and consumer sciences: 5.7
Law/legal studies: 0
English: 1.5
Liberal arts/general studies: 1.2
Library science: 0
Biological/life sciences: 15.1
Mathematics and statistics: 1.3
Military science and military technologies: 28
Interdisciplinary studies: 1.8
Parks and recreation: 4.8
Philosophy and religious studies: 0.3
Theology and religious vocations: 0
Physical sciences: 1.3
Science technologies: 0
Psychology: 6.4
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services: 0.1
Public administration and social services: 1.3
Social sciences: 8
Construction trades: 0
Mechanic and repair technologies: 0
Precision production: 0
Transportation and materials moving: 0
Visual and performing arts: 3.4
Health professions and related programs: 0.2
Business/marketing: 14.9
History: 1.7
Other: 0
TOTAL (should = 100%): 100%

Enrollment And Persistence118

Institutional Enrollment

Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men: 2,249
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women: 805
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender: 7,223
Other first-year, degree-seeking: women: 10,394
Total degree-seeking: unknown: 0
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: unknown: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women: 3,028
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender: 714
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown: 8,956
Other first-year, degree-seeking: another gender: 13,020
Total degree-seeking: unknown: 0
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 26,500
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men: 7,610
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women: 34,110
Total graduate Part-Time Students: unknown: 0
Total All Students: unknown: 0

All

Total graduate Full-Time Students: unknown: 0

Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

Nonresidents: 99
Hispanic/Latino: 928
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 168
White, non-Hispanic: 3,640
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 28
Asian, non-Hispanic: 154
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 8
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 292
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 39
TOTAL: 5,356
Nonresidents: 600
Hispanic/Latino: 4,090
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 680
White, non-Hispanic: 17,755
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 128
Asian, non-Hispanic: 742
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 45
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 1,293
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 197
TOTAL: 25,530
Nonresidents: 660
Hispanic/Latino: 4,277
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 723
White, non-Hispanic: 18,327
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 134
Asian, non-Hispanic: 787
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 46
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 1,320
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 226
TOTAL: 26,500

Persistence

Associate degrees: 205
Bachelor's degrees: 5,217
Postbachelor's certificates: 520
Master's degrees: 1,763
Doctoral degrees – research/scholarship: 276
Doctoral degrees – professional practice: 153

Graduation Rates

Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 1,114
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 867
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 3,200
Total: 5,181
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 2
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 3
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 4
Total: 9
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 1,112
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 864
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 3,196
Total: 5,172
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 400
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 390
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 1,631
Total: 2,421
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 166
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 139
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 563
Total: 868
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 40
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 27
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 84
Total: 151
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 606
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 556
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 2,278
Total: 3,440
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 54.5
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 64.4
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 71.3
Total: 66.5
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 1,059
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 870
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 2,939
Total: 4,868
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 1
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 4
Total: 5
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 1,058
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 870
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 2,935
Total: 4,863
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 409
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 389
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 1,491
Total: 2,289
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 158
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 127
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 510
Total: 795
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 38
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 30
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 97
Total: 165
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 605
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 546
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 2,098
Total: 3,249
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 57.2
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 62.8
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 71.5
Total: 66.8

Instructional Faculty And Class Size48

Instructional Faculty

A. Total number of instructional faculty: 1,671
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 282
C. Total number who are women: 853
D. Total number who are men: 818
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 85
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 1,291
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 220
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 61
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 99
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 91
A. Total number of instructional faculty: 534
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 61
C. Total number who are women: 268
D. Total number who are men: 266
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 8
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 262
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 175
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 29
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 68
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 10
A. Total number of instructional faculty: 2,205
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 343
C. Total number who are women: 1,121
D. Total number who are men: 1,084
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 93
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 1,553
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 395
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 90
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 167
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 101

Student to Faculty Ratio

Fall 2024 Student to Faculty ratio: 17
based on ____ students: 28,159

Undergraduate Class Size

2-9: 187
10-19: 187
20-29: 567
30-39: 478
40-49: 307
50-99: 265
100+: 345
Total: 181
2-9: 227
10-19: 227
20-29: 517
30-39: 630
40-49: 191
50-99: 36
100+: 40
Total: 8

Source: Colorado Mesa University's Common Data Set 2024-25

About Colorado Mesa University

Colorado Mesa University is a mid-sized public university in Grand Junction, CO, in a city setting.

What Colorado Mesa University looks for

Colorado Mesa University admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.

Frequently asked

What SAT score do I need for Colorado Mesa University?
Colorado Mesa University's middle 50% SAT range is 930 to 1160. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.
What ACT score do I need for Colorado Mesa University?
Middle 50% ACT range is 18 to 24. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.
What is the acceptance rate at Colorado Mesa University?
Colorado Mesa University admits roughly 82% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.
What does Colorado Mesa University actually cost after financial aid?
Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $15,103 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.
Is Colorado Mesa University a reach, match, or safety for me?
Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Colorado Mesa University as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

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