Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, Colorado
PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1925Small citySEVP certified
About
Colorado Mesa University (CMU or Mesa) is a public university in Grand Junction, Colorado, United States. Originally established in 1925 as Grand Junction Junior College, the school was renamed to Mesa College in 1940. The college began offering bachelor's degrees in 1974, and in 1988, changed its name to Mesa State College to reflect its growing educational programs. In 2011, the school officially attained university status and adopted its current name. CMU's main campus sits on 141 acres (57 ha) in central Grand Junction. CMU's branch campuses include CMU Tech in northwestern Grand Junction and a CMU regional campus in Montrose, about 60 miles (97 km) southeast of Grand Junction.
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Cost per year
- Tuition and fees (out of state)
- US$25,986
- Estimated total for international students
- US$40,883
- Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison)
- US$10,257
- Total cost for in-state students
- US$25,154
International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.
Students
- Undergraduates
- 8,143
- Graduate students
- 312
- International undergraduates
- 2%
- Students per teacher
- 18 to 1
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 82%
- SAT
- Reading and writing 480–590 · Maths 450–570
- ACT
- 18–24
Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 43%
- Median earnings 10 years after starting
- US$51,221
Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.
Programmes (118)
Bachelor's degrees39 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCommunication and Media StudiesComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralConstruction Engineering Technology/TechnicianCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDanceDesign and Applied ArtsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFine and Studio ArtsGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGraphic CommunicationsHistoryHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Information Systems and ServicesMathematicsMechanical Engineering Related Technologies/TechniciansMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchParks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities ManagementPhysical Sciences, GeneralPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial Sciences, GeneralSocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Master's degrees10 subjects
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsApplied MathematicsBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCriminal Justice and CorrectionsEducation, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsSocial WorkSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)1 subject
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degrees26 subjects
Agricultural Business and ManagementAir TransportationAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAllied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAudiovisual Communications Technologies/TechniciansBusiness Operations Support and Assistant ServicesClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsComputer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsConstruction Trades, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCulinary Arts and Related ServicesElectrical and Power Transmission InstallersElectromechanical Technologies/TechniciansEngineering-Related Technologies/TechniciansEnvironmental Control Technologies/TechniciansFire ProtectionFood Science and TechnologyHospitality Administration/ManagementLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMechanical Engineering Related Technologies/TechniciansMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherPrecision Metal WorkingRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsVehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansVeterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians
Undergraduate certificates37 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAir TransportationAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAllied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAudiovisual Communications Technologies/TechniciansBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness Operations Support and Assistant ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ProgrammingComputer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCulinary Arts and Related ServicesElectrical and Power Transmission InstallersElectrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansElectromechanical Technologies/TechniciansEngineering-Related Technologies/TechniciansEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEnvironmental Control Technologies/TechniciansEnvironmental/Natural Resources Management and PolicyFire ProtectionFood Science and TechnologyGeography and CartographyHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)Homeland SecurityHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesHuman Resources Management and ServicesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Information Systems and ServicesMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsPrecision Metal WorkingReal EstateRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessSustainability StudiesVehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
Graduate certificates5 subjects
Applied MathematicsEducation, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralSocial Sciences, GeneralTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.