Overview

Colorado Mesa University is a University institution located in Grand Junction, CO, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1100 North Avenue
Grand Junction, CO  81501
United States

Contact Admissions
Email: admissions@coloradomeas.edu
Phone: 970-248-1875
Fax: 970-248-1973

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agricultural Business And Management, General
Viticulture And Enology
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other
Business/commerce, General
Business/office Automation/technology/data Entry
Hospitality Administration/management, General
Management Information Systems, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Mass Communication/media Studies
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, And Special Effects
Communications Technology/technician
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer Systems Networking And Telecommunications
Construction Trades	Associate	Bachelors
Construction Trades, General
Electrical And Power Transmission Installation/installer, General
Lineworker
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Music Teacher Education
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Construction Engineering Technology/technician
Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/technician
Mechanical/mechanical Engineering Technology/technician
Water Quality And Wastewater Treatment Management And Recycling Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Child Care Provider/assistant
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Clinical/medical Laboratory Technician
Emergency Medical Technology/technician (emt Paramedic)
Medical/clinical Assistant
Radiologic Technology/science - Radiographer
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Surgical Technology/technologist
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Automobile/automotive Mechanics Technology/technician
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Personal And Culinary Services	Associate	Bachelors
Baking And Pastry Arts/baker/pastry Chef
Cooking And Related Culinary Arts, General
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Physical Sciences, General
Physics, General
Precision Production	Associate	Bachelors
Machine Tool Technology/machinist
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Administration
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/police Science
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Wildland/forest Firefighting And Investigation
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology, General
Transportation And Materials Moving	Associate	Bachelors
Airline/commercial/professional Pilot And Flight Crew
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Dance, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Graphic Design
Music Performance, General
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

6,982

Applied

5,702

Accepted

8,711

Enrolled

Female Admissions

6,029

Females Applied

4,936

Females Accepted

82%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

4,568

Males Applied

3,693

Males Accepted

81%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

40

Application Fee

3.3

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Recommended	2 recommendations

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	530	470	590
SAT Math	520	440	580
ACT Composite	22	18	26

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

9,435

In-state

25,717

Out-of-state

9,435

In-district

Fees

1,200

Full-time student fees

12,209

Room & board

6,250

Room only

Financial Aid

12,154

Avg. Financial Aid Package

12,110

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

14,941

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,551

Avg. Loan Aid

4,726

Avg. Grant Aid

9,809

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

66%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

16%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

8,711

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

15%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	21.01%
Black or African American	1.58%
White or Caucasian	64.85%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.67%
Asian	1.39%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.39%
Two or more races	4.33%
Other	4.38%

Gender

Male (46.94%)

Female (53.06%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
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	28%

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

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

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

Other Campus Security & Safety:
1

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Beach Volleyball	No	No	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Fencing		No	No
Football		Division 2
Golf		Division 2
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 2
Rugby			No
Sand Volleyball	No	No	No
Skiing (cross-country)	No		No
Skiing (downhill)			No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 2
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field		Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Wrestling		Division 2

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Beach Volleyball	No	No	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Fencing		No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 2
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 2
Rugby			No
Sand Volleyball	No
Skiing (cross-country)	No		No
Skiing (downhill)			No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		Division 2
Swimming And Diving		Division 2
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field		Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 2
Wrestling		Division 2	No

Faculty

597

Total Faculty

18:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 342

Part-time - 255

Male - 288

Female - 309