Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO
9,595
Students
9,301
Avg. Financial Aid
Minimal
Admission Difficulty
81%
Acceptance Rate
Suburban
Setting
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Colorado Mesa University
Overview
Colorado Mesa University is a Comprehensive institution located in Grand Junction, CO, in a suburban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
1100 North Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501
United States
Grand Junction, CO 81501
United States
Majors & Degrees
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Agricultural Business And Management |
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| Viticulture And Enology |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration, Management And Operations Related |
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| Business Automation/technology/data Entry |
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| Business/commerce |
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| Hospitality Administration |
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| Management Information Systems |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mass Communication/media |
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| Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Communications Technology |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences |
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| Computer Systems Networking And Telecommunications |
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| Construction Trades | Associate | Bachelors |
| Construction Trades |
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| Electrical And Power Transmission Installation |
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| Lineworker |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Music Teacher Education |
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| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
| Construction Engineering Technology |
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| Manufacturing Engineering Technology |
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| Mechanical Engineering/mechanical Technology |
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| Water Quality And Wastewater Treatment Management And Recycling Technology |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Child-care Provision |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Athletic Training |
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| Clinical/medical Laboratory Technology |
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| Emergency Medical Technology (EMT Paramedic) |
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| Medical/clinical Assistant |
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| Radiologic Technology/science |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| Surgical Technology |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Liberal Arts And Sciences And Humanities Related |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
| Automobile/automotive Mechanics Technology |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Kinesiology And Exercise Science |
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| Sport And Fitness Administration/management |
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| Personal And Culinary Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Baking And Pastry Arts |
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| Cooking And Related Culinary Arts |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Geology/earth Science |
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| Physical Sciences |
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| Physics |
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| Precision Production | Associate | Bachelors |
| Machine Tool Technology |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Public Administration |
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| Social Work |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration |
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| Criminal Justice/police Science |
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| Criminal Justice/safety |
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| Wildland/forest Firefighting And Investigation |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Political Science And Government |
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| Social Sciences |
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| Sociology |
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| Transportation And Materials Moving | Associate | Bachelors |
| Airline Pilot And Flight Crew |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Dance |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Graphic Design |
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| Music |
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| Music Performance |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
6,982
Applied
5,702
Accepted
9,595
Enrolled
Female Admissions
3,809
Females Applied
3,114
Females Accepted
82%
Male Admissions
3,173
Males Applied
2,588
Males Accepted
82%
Applying
30
Application Fee
3.11
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Transcript of high school record |
| Recommended |
2 recommendations |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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| SAT Critical Reading | 540 | 480 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 532 | 473 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 18 | 24 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
8,343
In-state
21,540
Out-of-state
Fees
900
Full-time student fees
10,925
Room & board
6,000
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
9,301
Avg. Financial Aid Package
8,920
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
11,600
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
3,729
Avg. Loan Aid
3,685
Avg. Grant Aid
6,936
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
61%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
17%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
9,595
Total Undergrad students
1%
International Students
14%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 18.47% |
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| Black or African American | 2.48% |
| White or Caucasian | 68.53% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.73% |
| Asian | 1.63% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.55% |
| Two or more races | 4.19% |
| Other | 2.47% |
Gender
Male (46.24%)
Female (53.76%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 23% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Homecoming, Spring Fling and Unityfest
Homecoming, Spring Fling and Unityfest
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Environmental Club, Student Body Association, KMSA radio station, Rodeo Club and Campus Residents Association
Environmental Club, Student Body Association, KMSA radio station, Rodeo Club and Campus Residents Association
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Baseball | No | Division 2 | |
| Basketball | |
Division 2 | |
| Cheerleading | No | |
No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 2 | |
| Fencing | |
No | No |
| Football | |
Division 2 | |
| Golf | No | Division 2 | |
| Ice Hockey | |
No | No |
| Lacrosse | |
Division 2 | |
| Rugby | |
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No |
| Sand Volleyball | No | No | No |
| Skiing (cross-country) | No | |
No |
| Skiing (downhill) | |
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No |
| Soccer | |
Division 2 | |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | |
Division 2 | |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 2 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 2 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Wrestling | No | Division 2 | |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 2 | |
| Cheerleading | No | |
No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 2 | |
| Fencing | |
No | No |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | No | Division 2 | |
| Ice Hockey | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | |
Division 2 | |
| Rugby | |
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No |
| Sand Volleyball | No | |
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| Skiing (cross-country) | No | |
No |
| Skiing (downhill) | |
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No |
| Soccer | |
Division 2 | |
| Softball | |
Division 2 | |
| Swimming And Diving | |
Division 2 | |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 2 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 2 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 2 | |
| Wrestling | No | No | No |
Faculty
572
Total Faculty
21:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 295
Part-time - 277