Colorado Mesa University
tuition & fees
$25,124
graduate tuition & fees
$16,359
acceptance rate
82%
Student Population
9,785
online students
736
Number of Programs
146
Financial Aid Amount
$9,096
SAT Scores
1,050
Graduation Rate
41%
Colorado Mesa University is a Public, 4 years college located in Grand Junction, Colorado.
It has a total enrollment of 9,785 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. It is a Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree- professional practice. Colorado Mesa's acceptance rate is 82.03% last year (undergraduate school).
Colorado Mesa University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Colorado Mesa University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1100 North Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501-3122 |
| Phone | 970-248-1020 |
| WEB | www.coloradomesa.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.coloradomesa.edu/future.html |
| Online Application | https://www.coloradomesa.edu/admissions/apply.html |
| Financial Aid | www.coloradomesa.edu/financial-aid/index.html |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.coloradomesa.edu/financial-aid/resources/financial-aid-calculator.html |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.coloradomesa.edu/veterans/paying-school.html |
| Athletic | https://www.coloradomesa.edu/institutional-research/heoa-disclosures.html |
| Disability Service | https://www.coloradomesa.edu/educational-access/index.html |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree- professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Colorado Mesa University is 82.03% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 23.07%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 82.03 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 23.07 % |
Tuition & Fees
Colorado Mesa's 2025 tuition & fees is $9,927 for Colorado residents and $25,124 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.34% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($24,312).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $10,900 for Colorado residents and $16,359 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 3.34% compared to the last year's rate.
| Colorado Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $9,927 | $25,124 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $10,900 | $16,359 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 9,785 students have enrolled at Colorado Mesa (2024-2025). Among them, 736 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Colorado Mesa has 9,473 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 312 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 9,785 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 9,473 |
| Graduate Students | 312 |
| Online Enrollment | 736 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Colorado Mesa offers 146 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 10 out of the 146 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Colorado Mesa
| Number of programs | 146 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 10 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of less than 12 weeks Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |