Colorado Mesa University School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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$8,686
Avg in-state tuition
$21,619
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About Colorado Mesa University
Colorado Mesa University is a medium-sized public university located on an urban campus in Grand Junction, Colorado. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9,373, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 78%. The university offers 41 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 34%, and a student-faculty ratio of 20:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $8,686, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $21,619.
$8,686
Avg in-state tuition
$21,619
Avg out-of-state tuition
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This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
Acceptance Rate Insight
78% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
74% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2018 and returned in Fall 2019.
Graduation Rate Insight
34% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2013. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Test scores Required
High school rank Recommended
High school GPA Required
Completion of college prep program Recommended
High school transcript Required
Letter of recommendation Recommended
Open admission No
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 930-1170
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 18-25
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 930-1170
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 18-25
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards9k
Number of Students Enrolled
35%
Online Student Enrollment
20:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
67%
Hispanic
21%
Two or more races
4%
Unknown
3%
Black
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
Asian
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
54%
Socio-economic diversity
37% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
12
Total Online Enrollment
3,258
Percent of Programs Online
90% On-campus
10% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates
Associate
Bachelor's
Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
37%
State Grant Aid
26%
Institution Grant Aid
53%
Pell Grant
37%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$34k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
$22k
Average student debt after graduation
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How Does Online College Accreditation Work?Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.