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Colorado Mesa University

Colorado Mesa

Grand Junction, Colorado 81501-3122

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Known for health sciences — excellent value

Colorado Mesa University is a public institution in Grand Junction with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1070, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 7.6K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

42% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $45,823 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,331.

Established
1925
Motto
"Empowering the Mind Through Heart"
Type
Public university
Conference
NCAA Division II athletics
Division
Division II

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81%Acceptance
1070SAT Avg
7,604Students
18:1Student:Faculty
42%Grad Rate
$45,823Earnings 10yr
$15,331Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Colorado Mesa University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate81.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1070

Reading & WritingMid: 545
470600
MathMid: 529
460580

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
1926

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

81.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

1070

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$9,712
Tuition (out-of-state)$24,312
Room & Board$11,760
Books & Supplies$1,800
Total Cost of Attendance$22,883
Average Net Price$15,331
Median Debt at Graduation$22,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$233

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$11,547
$30–48K$11,755
$48–75K$15,061
$75–110K$18,182
$110K+$20,288

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$15,331

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

66.8%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$11,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

57

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (129)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
7,604
Gender Split
53% / 47%
Women / Men
First Generation
39%
Pell Grant Recipients
27%

Race & Ethnicity

White 65%
Black 2%
Hispanic 21%
Asian 1%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate41.5%
Freshman Retention75.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$39,223
8 Years$42,409
10 Years$45,823

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$34,800
Men
$51,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Mavericks

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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