Colorado Mesa University: Review & Facts

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Colorado Mesa University is a medium four-year, public school with 8,905 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1925 and is one of the 2 schools and colleges located in Grand Junction, Colorado.

Academic Offerings

Colorado Mesa University will give you the opportunity to get a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
71
Colorado Mesa University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 71 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Business, Management, Occupational Therapy, and General Studies. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Colorado Mesa University is fair at 76% (close to Colorado average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
76%
Fair
The graduation rate at Colorado Mesa University is low: 46%. Nearly 33% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Colorado Mesa University is reasonably decent -- 18:1. Learn more details regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is high - about $22,000 a year. The additional fees at Colorado Mesa University beyond tuition are about $1,100; which totals $23,100 per year.

Read the details about Colorado Mesa University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
82%
Easy
According to government data, 9,810 applications were submitted and 8,021 were accepted, so it is easy to become a student at this school.

Colorado Mesa University will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Colorado Mesa University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,200
Medium
Colorado Mesa University provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Colorado Mesa University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
Colorado Mesa University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 2,700 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable - nearly $6,200 a year.

Based on the college crime numbers, Colorado Mesa University seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Colorado Mesa University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Colorado Mesa University
1100 North Avenue
Grand Junction, Colorado
81501-3122, USA
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