Colorado Mesa University
Colorado Mesa University is a public 4-year institution in Grand Junction, CO. It enrolls about 8,995 students and admits roughly 81% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Grand Junction, CO 81501 |
| County | Mesa County |
| Enrollment | 8,995 |
| Acceptance rate | 81% |
| Applicants / admitted | 10,631 / 8,653 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $9,712 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $24,312 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 42% |
| Transfer-out rate | 27% |
| Full-time retention rate | 75% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $15,076 |
| Campus setting | City: Small |
| Size category | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 470–600 |
| ACT middle 50% | 19–26 |
| Website | www.coloradomesa.edu/ |
| Phone | 9702481020 |
Admissions
About 10,631 students applied and 8,653 were admitted. Of those admitted, 1,806 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $9,712 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $24,312. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $15,076 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $11,547 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $11,755 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $15,061 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $18,182 |
| Over $110,000 | $20,288 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 1,792 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 42% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Colorado Mesa University is in Grand Junction, CO, Mesa County. Its coordinates are 39.0806, -108.5533.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Colorado Mesa University?
About 81% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 10,631 applicants.
How much does Colorado Mesa University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $9,712 for in-state students and $24,312 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Colorado Mesa University?
About 8,995 students are enrolled.