Grand Junction,
CO
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About Colorado Mesa University
Colorado Mesa University is a public, state university in the suburb of Grand Junction, Colorado. Colorado Mesa University was founded in 1925. The college currently enrolls around 8,905 students a year, including 8,681 undergraduate students.
Colorado Mesa University Acceptance Rate
It is not difficult to get into Colorado Mesa University. Around 64% of applicants get into Colorado Mesa University each year. In 2022, 6,209 out of 9,740 total applicants were accepted.
| Colorado Mesa University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 64% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.3 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 47.7% |
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Colorado Mesa University is located in the town of Grand Junction, Colorado,.
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College Info
Colorado Mesa University Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Continuous processing
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Colorado Mesa University is Continuous processing.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Colorado Mesa University is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Colorado Mesa University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
930 - 1180
Math SAT Range
460 - 580
Reading SAT Range
470 - 600
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1180 and Above
Good
930 to 1180
Avg
930 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Colorado Mesa University students is 1050. Applicants with SAT scores of 1180 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Colorado Mesa University, while applicants with SAT scores between 930 to 1180 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 930 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Colorado Mesa University.
Colorado Mesa University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$26,391
In State$42,034
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$9,206
$24,849
Fees
$1,185
$1,185
Housing
$16,000
$16,000
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Colorado Mesa University is like? There are approximately 8,905 students enrolled at Colorado Mesa University, including 8,681 undergraduate students and 224 graduate students. 75% percent of students attend school full-time, 87% percent are from CO and 13% percent of students are from other states.
75%
Full Time25%
Part Time87%
In State13%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
8,905
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
64%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$10,391
Out-of-State
$26,034
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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