Colorado Mesa University
- 4 Year
- GRAND JUNCTION, CO
CollegeGrad School
Colorado Mesa University
- grade B minusOverall Grade
- 4 Year
- GRAND JUNCTION, CO
- Rating 3.65 out of 5 1,295 reviews
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Report Card
- Academicsgrade B minus
- Valuegrade B minus
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Campusgrade B+
- Athleticsgrade B
- Party Scenegrade B+
- Professorsgrade B minus
- Locationgrade B minus
- Dormsgrade A minus
- Campus Foodgrade B
- Student Lifegrade B+
- Safetygrade B minus
About
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
From Colorado Mesa University
You have grand plans for your future, so do we. As one of the nation's fastest growing universities, we have the people, facilities, technology and tenacious spirit to support you and the future you're creating.
We firmly believe a high-quality education doesn't have to come at a high cost. Which is why we strive to make attendance attainable by offering one of Colorado's lowest tuition and fees as well as awarding scholarships and financial aid annually.
Alive with academics, activities and adventure, find where you fit in - and stand out - at CMU.
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Colorado Mesa University Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
80%
SAT Range
940-1200
ACT Range
19-26
Application Fee
$40
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes
Will You Get In?
Will You Get Into CMU?
Test Scores and High School GPA for Colorado Mesa University See Other Colleges
Cost
Net Price
$15,324 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$7,228 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
89%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade B minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
18:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
89%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 76 responses73%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 88 responses69%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 89 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Liberal Arts and Humanities227 Graduates
- Nursing190 Graduates
- Business172 Graduates
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science105 Graduates
- Biology85 Graduates
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)73 Graduates
- Criminal Justice and Safety Studies66 Graduates
- Electrical Engineering Technician64 Graduates
- Police and Criminal Science60 Graduates
- Psychology57 Graduates
Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
6
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
5
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
1
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
6,614 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
2,098
Undergrads Over 25
16%
Pell Grant
33%
Varsity Athletes
14%
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. 106 responsesPoll
52%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 125 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$36,800 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
38%
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 responsesColorado Mesa University Reviews
Rating 3.65 out of 5 1,295 reviews
I had some really great experiences with CMU as a non-traditional concurrently enrolled high school student! Many professors are caring people, engaging speakers and effective teachers. Of course, there are a couple professors I wouldn’t recommend, but profoundly negative experiences were few and far between. Unfortunately, I feel that the political climate is shifting rightward with the rest of the valley—LGBTQ+ students are occasionally accosted by preachers and speakers on campus, be in these instances the institution had chosen to side with “freedom of expression” over the safety and wellbeing of our most vulnerable students. I do hope to see this change in the future, the new president’s stance is not at all reflective of the staff or student populations as a whole! There’s also a great gym, a large pool, varied and generally affordable dining options and a couple local convenience stores (as well as two on-campus ones).
I've had a great experience with CMU in my time there! Of all the professors I've met, I have yet to have a bad experience; most have been very helpful and have shown a clear interest and passion in what they are teaching. When switching majors, the department heads were very informative in helping me decide on what to switch to. When it came time to choose classes, counselors and advisors were always very helpful and knowledgeable on what classes I needed to take to fulfill requirements and how to plan out future schedules. Overall a good experience!
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!.