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Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, CO 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate64%
Acceptance Rate64%

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,.

If you want to see Colorado Mesa University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 70 to Grand Junction, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Grand Junction Regional.

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College Info

1100 North Avenue Grand Junction, CO 81501-3122

Campus Setting: Suburban

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

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Composite SAT Range

930 - 1180

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Math SAT Range

460 - 580

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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

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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 Time

25%

Part Time

87%

In State

13%

Out-of-State

Data 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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