Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, CO • public • II | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Urban

Student Population

Undergrad: 9,785 • Total: 10,157

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

1100 North Avenue
Grand Junction, CO
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Website

www.coloradomesa.edu/

Region

West

Carnegie Classification

Carnegie Code: 31

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 4,505 (46.0%) • Female: 5,280 (54.0%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	133	1.4%
Black/African American	162	1.7%
Hispanic/Latino	2,050	21.0%
White	6,375	65.2%
Two or More Races	430	4.4%
International	127	1.3%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

81.4%

8,653 admitted from 10,631 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

✓ Test Optional

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 470-600
Math: 460-580
Total: 930-1180

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

19-26

Application Types Offered

EA RD

Application Requirements

—

Application Fee

$50

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

EA:	11/15/2025
RD:	01/15/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

64.0%

4-Year Graduation Rate

27.8%

Freshman Retention Rate

75.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

28.6:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

In-State

$22,816

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$38,013

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $8,807
Out-of-state: $24,004

Room & Board

$12,209

Books & Supplies

$1,800

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$10,792
$30,001-48,000	$11,920
$48,001-75,000	$14,692
$75,001-110,000	$16,945
$110,001+	$20,606

Students Receiving Pell Grants

68%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

II

Conference

Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference

Men's Sports (10)

Baseball Basketball Football Golf Lacrosse Soccer Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Wrestling

Women's Sports (12)

Basketball Beach Volleyball Golf Lacrosse Other Sports Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

GPA 3.0+

In-State Awards

$1,000-$9,000/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$1,000-$9,000/yr

6 automatic scholarships (8 total)

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