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Colorado Mesa University
- grade B minusOverall Grade
- 4 Year
- Grand Junction, CO
- Rating 3.61 out of 5 1,238 reviews
COVID-19 Update for Prospective Students and Families:
Safe Together, Strong Together CMU will return to in-person learning in Fall 2020. This campus planning initiative is designed with this singularity of purpose in mind. For regular updates visit our Safe Together, Strong Together site. Learn More
Report Card
- Academicsgrade C+
- Valuegrade B minus
- Diversitygrade B+
- Campusgrade A minus
- Athleticsgrade B+
- Party Scenegrade B+
- Professorsgrade C+
- Locationgrade B
- Dormsgrade A minus
- Campus Foodgrade B
- Student Lifegrade B+
- Safetygrade B
About
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
From Colorado Mesa University
More than 11,000 students from throughout Colorado, the U.S., and the world live and learn on CMU's beautiful 90-acre campus. At CMU, your professors will know you by name instead of by number, with 83% of our classes having fewer than 40 students.
If you join the Maverick family, you will have ample opportunity to challenge yourself inside and outside the classroom. We have 27 NCAA DII teams and 190+ clubs/organizations, and if that isn't enough, we are located in an outdoor recreation playground. We are just minutes from some of Colorado's best hiking, biking, and skiing.
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Colorado Mesa University Rankings
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Admissions
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
78%
SAT Range
930-1170
ACT Range
18-25
Application Fee
$30
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
No data available
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Cost
Net Price
$14,788 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$6,482 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
90%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade C+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
20:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
- 89%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 76 responses
- 73%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 85 responses
- 67%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 86 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
- Business216 Graduates
- Nursing181 Graduates
- Liberal Arts and Humanities130 Graduates
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science114 Graduates
- Nursing Assistant80 Graduates
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)73 Graduates
- Criminal Justice and Safety Studies68 Graduates
- Automotive Mechanics65 Graduates
- Electrical Engineering Technician61 Graduates
- Police and Criminal Science58 Graduates
Online
Online Programs Offered
7
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
1
Online Associates Programs
1
Online Bachelor's Programs
5
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
6,972 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
2,267
Undergrads Over 25
12%
Pell Grant
37%
Varsity Athletes
10%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available
Poll
- 47%
- of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene. 103 responses
Poll
- 53%
- of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 122 responses
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$36,800 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
34%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
89%
National
83%- 81%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 54 responses
Colorado Mesa University Reviews
Rating 3.61 out of 5 1,238 reviews
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I loved the small classroom environment, and my professors were fantastic! My professors were accommodating and precise during their lectures. The classes were small enough that you learn everyone's names, but the discussions were diverse. I became so close with my fellow students that we would hang out. The political science club provided a chance to visit the state capital and hear about legislation within the state. The size of the classes allowed you to make a connection with the professors. My relationship with these educators still stands today three years after I had graduated from school! I loved my experience!.
I am a transfer student and I love this college so far! With the coronavirus restrictions happening right now the classes are online, but they have announced that classes will resume in the fall as normal. I have a teacher that has moved her class to online already for the fall due to the virus. They are very connected with the students and communication within the university is awesome.
My expectations might have been set a little high, but my experience at this school has been disappointing. The food is terrible (mostly regarding food safety, I have found bugs in the produce several times, been served completely frozen meat, a friend of mine found a rusty nail in their waffle, etc.) And the meal/housing plans are a bit scummy in general, like Mavmoney and the forced on-campus living until junior year.
I'm assuming a lot of the stifled social aspects are due to COVID-19, but the enviornment so far has been very petty and judgemental. I feel like I'm back in high school.
The campus is beautiful. Grand Junction is not. My bike was stolen a week into the semester. The homeless population is significant and property theft is rampant. As a woman, do not walk around town alone or at night.
I saw nothing but glowing testimonies about this school, and so far I'm regretting my decision. Research carefully.
I'm assuming a lot of the stifled social aspects are due to COVID-19, but the enviornment so far has been very petty and judgemental. I feel like I'm back in high school.
The campus is beautiful. Grand Junction is not. My bike was stolen a week into the semester. The homeless population is significant and property theft is rampant. As a woman, do not walk around town alone or at night.
I saw nothing but glowing testimonies about this school, and so far I'm regretting my decision. Research carefully.