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Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, CO 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate80%
Acceptance Rate80%

About Colorado Mesa University

Colorado Mesa University is a public, state school in the suburb of Grand Junction, Colorado. Colorado Mesa University was founded in 1925. The college currently enrolls around 8,907 students per year, including 8,712 undergraduate students.

Colorado Mesa University Acceptance Rate

It is not difficult to get into Colorado Mesa University. Around 80% of applicants get into Colorado Mesa University each year. Out of 8,211 applications received in 2022, 6,537 students were offered admission.

Colorado Mesa University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 80%
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 45.7%

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Visit Colorado Mesa University

Colorado Mesa University is locatedin the town of Grand Junction, Colorado,.

If you are interested in seeing 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

950 - 1190

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Math SAT Range

471 - 590

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Reading SAT Range

480 - 610

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1190 and Above

Good

950 to 1190

Avg

950 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 1190 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Colorado Mesa University, while applicants with SAT scores between 950 to 1190 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 950 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Colorado Mesa University.

Colorado Mesa University Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$27,334

In State

$42,035

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$8,852
$23,553
Fees
$1,110
$1,110
Housing
$15,772
$15,772
Books
$1,600
$1,600

Student Life

Wondering what life at Colorado Mesa University is like? There are approximately 8,907 students enrolled at Colorado Mesa University, including 8,712 undergraduate students and 195 graduate students. 76% percent of students attend school full-time, 86% percent are from CO and 14% percent of students are from other states.

76%

Full Time

24%

Part Time

86%

In State

14%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

8,907

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

80%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$9,962

Out-of-State

$24,663

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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