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Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, COPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 82% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Colorado Mesa University is a public institution located in the city setting of Grand Junction, CO. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 8.1K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 82%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
8.1K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
82% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading480 - 590
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math450 - 570
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite18 - 24
1typical 50% range36
82%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences22% of degrees
Business & Marketing15% of degrees
Biological Sciences3% of degrees
Social Sciences2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,708
Earnings 5yr: $77,812
Debt: $25,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,319
Earnings 5yr: $82,496
Debt: $27,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $80,359
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $11,000
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,932
Earnings 5yr: $49,443
Debt: $24,823
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $73,377
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $21,675
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,815
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,577
Earnings 5yr: $66,629
Debt: N/A
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $70,482
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $5,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,297
Earnings 5yr: $70,748
Debt: $21,000
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,041
Earnings 5yr: $62,676
Debt: N/A
Education, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,586
Earnings 5yr: $55,652
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,708
Earnings 5yr: $54,407
Debt: $25,000
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,897
Earnings 5yr: $63,935
Debt: $24,000
Precision Metal Working.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,832
Earnings 5yr: $53,353
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $56,747
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $14,152
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,717
Earnings 5yr: $45,866
Debt: $23,036
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,321
Earnings 5yr: $47,690
Debt: $26,648
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,441
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,000
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,384
Earnings 5yr: $62,845
Debt: N/A
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,348
Earnings 5yr: $49,140
Debt: $25,900
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$15,103
In-State Tuition$9,927
Out-of-State Tuition$25,124
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
28%
Pell Grants
31%
Take Loans
49%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$39,223
+17% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$45,823
Completion Signals
41%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
79%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$119/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
45%
Men55%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 45% men and 55% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
39%
Part-Time Share
15%
Avg Family Income
$61,002
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