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Colorado Mesa University

Colorado Mesa University is a public university in a small city in the Grand Junction, CO metro with 8,711 students and a 82% acceptance rate.

Grand Junction, Colorado · Public · City, small · 8,711 students

NCAA Division II · Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference

Admission rate

82%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,055

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

19–26

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$15,103

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

41%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

75%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$45,823

10 years after entry

Students

8,711

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanDeadline
Priority deadline
Apply by this date for the best chance at aid or a place; later applications may still be read.		August 1, 2026

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: coloradomesa.edu · checked October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

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

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreColorado Mesa University courseCredits
Calculus AB3Credits 5 MATH 119
Calculus BC3Credits 5 MATH 151
Biology3Credits 4
Chemistry3Credits 5
Physics 14Credits 5 PHYS 111 & 111L
Psychology3Credits 3
Statistics3Credits 3
Computer Science A3Credits 4 CSCI 110 & 110L
Show all 39 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB3Credits 5 MATH 119
Calculus AB4Credits 5 MATH 151
Calculus BC3Credits 5 MATH 151
Calculus BC4Credits 10 MATH 151 & 152
Biology3Credits 4
Biology5Credits 4 BIOL 105/105L
Chemistry3Credits 5
Chemistry4Credits 5 CHEM 121/121L or CHEM 131/131L
Physics 14Credits 5 PHYS 111 & 111L
Psychology3Credits 3
Statistics3Credits 3
Computer Science A3Credits 4 CSCI 110 & 110L
Macroeconomics3Credits 3 ECON 201
Microeconomics3Credits 3 ECON 202
World History: Modern3Credits 3 HIST 102
Environmental Science3Credits 4 ENVS 101 & ENVS 1XXL
Physics 24Credits 5 PHYS 112 & 112L
European History3Credits 6 HIST 101 & 102
Human Geography3Credits 3 GEOG 102
Spanish Language and Culture3Credits 6 FLAS 211 & 212
Computer Science Principles3Credits 3 CSCI 1XX
Art History3Credits 3 ARTE 119
Art History4Credits 6 ARTE 118 & 119
African American Studies3Credits 3 ELTR 1XX-ELSB
Comparative3Credits 3 POLS 261
Drawing3Credits 3 ARTS 151
French Language and Culture3Credits 6 FLAF 211 & 212
French, German, Spanish Literature3Credits 3 FLAV 395
German Language and Culture3Credits 6 FLAG 211 & 212
Japanese Language and Culture3Credits 6 FLAJ 111 & 112
Language and Composition3Credits 3 ENGL 111
Language and Composition4Credits 6 ENGL 111 & 112
Latin3Credits 3 FLAV 290N
Latin3Credits 3 FLAV 290P
Literature and Composition3Credits 3 ENGL 150
Literature and Composition4Credits 6 ENGL 150 & 112
Physics 1 or Physics 23Credits 5 PHYS 1XX & 1XXL ELNL
Physics C - Elec. and Mag4Credits 5 PHYS 132 & 132L
Physics C: Mechanics3Credits 5 PHYS 1XX & 1XXL ELNL
Physics C: Mechanics4Credits 5 PHYS 131 & 131L
Precalculus3Credits 4 MATH 113
Precalculus4Credits 5 MATH 119
Research3Credits 3
Seminar3Credits 3
Studio Art – 2-D Design3Credits 3 ARTE 101
Studio Art – 3-D Design3Credits 3 ARTE 102
Theory3Credits 3** MUSA 114
U.S. History3Credits 6 HIST 131 & 132
United States3Credits 3 POLS 101

Source: coloradomesa.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Business Administration and Management243
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse145
Exercise Science and Kinesiology89
Psychology83
Biology/Biological Sciences71
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies66
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies46
Accounting33
Show the other 33 majors
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management32
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician26
Mass Communication/Media Studies25
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects24
Social Work23
Computer and Information Sciences23
Environmental Science23
Art/Art Studies22
History22
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer18
English Language and Literature18
Political Science and Government15
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management14
Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician14
Information Technology11
Sociology11
Criminal Justice/Police Science10
Geology/Earth Science9
Chemistry9
Mathematics9
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts8
Graphic Design8
Social Sciences7
Child Care Provider/Assistant7
Music Teacher Education6
Physics6
Spanish Language and Literature5
Music5
Hospitality Administration/Management2
Art History, Criticism and Conservation2
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other2
Athletic Training/Trainer1
Dance1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference

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

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference

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

Faith groups

Cru, InterVarsity, Newman Connection, Ratio Christi

Also

Study abroad

Greek life

3% of men in fraternities · 3% of women in sororities · 3% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2020–21)

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), chapters.ratiochristi.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, small

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Grand Junction, CO

161,260 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Grand Junction Regional (GJT)

Nearest hub airport

Denver International (DEN)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 9.5 of 20

Elevation

4,630 ft

Time zone

Mountain

January low

19°F

July high

94°F

Annual snowfall

17.7 in

Days at 90°F or higher

75 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,000 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, city campus, NCAA Division II, similar size