Colorado Mesa University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3185 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #886 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #818 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #13 of 38 | In Colorado |
| #2371 of 3,506 | For Zoology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 81%
- Undergraduates
- 8,711
- Graduates
- 284
- Male:Female Ratio
- 46:54
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.coloradomesa.edu
Colorado Mesa University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Colorado Mesa University has an acceptance rate of 81% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 81% | 81% | 82% |
| Applicants | 10,631 | 4,568 | 6,029 |
| Admissions | 8,653 | 3,693 | 4,936 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,656 | 804 | 847 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 150 | 69 | 80 |
3,053 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
673 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
883 or 49%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 930
or below
75% of them
had 1180
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Colorado Mesa University are 930-1180 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
178 or 10%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Colorado Mesa University are 19-26 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 5904 (66%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1853 (21%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 392 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 382 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 138 (2%) |
| Asian | 118 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 111 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 34 (0.4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 24 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $7,698
- Students receiving aid
- 90%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $8,592 | $9,932 |
| Tuition in-state | $8,592 | $9,932 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $23,192 | $15,110 |
| Fee in-district | $1,120 | $720 |
| Fee in-state | $1,120 | $720 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,120 | $720 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,679 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,760 |
| Room charge | $6,210 |
| Meal charge | $5,550 |
Colorado Mesa University majors
Colorado Mesa University has granted 1,152 bachelor's degrees across 40 programs and 75 master's across 8 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Colorado Mesa University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 201 | 19 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 146 | 1 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 69 | 32 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 98 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 82 | ||
| Psychology, General | 70 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 64 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 25 | 8 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 32 | ||
| Environmental Science | 31 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 29 | ||
| Accounting | 26 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 25 | ||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 25 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 24 | ||
| Machine Tool Technology & Machinist | 23 | ||
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | 19 | ||
| Social Work | 18 | ||
| Graphic Design | 17 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 17 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 16 | ||
| History, General | 16 | ||
| Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 3 | 13 | |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 14 | ||
| Information Technology | 14 | ||
| Wildland & Forest Firefighting and Investigation | 13 | ||
| Baking and Pastry Arts & Baker & Pastry Chef | 12 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 12 | ||
| Education, General | 12 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 11 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 11 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 11 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 10 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 10 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 10 | ||
| Photographic and Film & Video Technology & Technician | 10 | ||
| Airline & Commercial & Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 9 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 9 | ||
| Construction Trades, General | 8 | ||
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 8 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 7 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 7 | ||
| Music, General | 7 | ||
| Sociology, General | 7 | ||
| Veterinary & Animal Health Technology & Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 7 | ||
| Business & Office Automation & Technology & Data Entry | 6 | ||
| Clinical & Medical Laboratory Technician | 6 | ||
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General | 6 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 1 | 5 | |
| Lineworker | 6 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 6 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 5 | ||
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installation & Installer, General | 5 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Surgical Technology & Technologist | 5 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 4 | ||
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 4 | ||
| Medical & Clinical Assistant | 4 | ||
| Physics, General | 4 | ||
| Surveying Technology & Surveying | 4 | ||
| Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician | 3 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 3 | ||
| Child Care Provider & Assistant | 2 | ||
| Agricultural Business and Management, General | 1 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Automation Engineer Technology & Technician | 1 | ||
| Dance, General | 1 | ||
| Fire Science & Fire-fighting | 1 | ||
| Viticulture and Enology | 1 | ||
| Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology & Technician | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 232 | 1,152 | 75 |
Colorado Mesa University has a graduation rate of 42%, which is among the 28% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 42% | 37% | 46% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Colorado Mesa University has published 1,122 scientific papers with 25,294 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Engineering, Medicine, Computer Science, Political Science, Geology, Law, and Geography and Cartography.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 6 | 13 |
| 1993 | 4 | 10 |
| 1994 | 3 | 9 |
| 1995 | 4 | 11 |
| 1996 | 14 | 13 |
| 1997 | 11 | 11 |
| 1998 | 10 | 14 |
| 1999 | 19 | 49 |
| 2000 | 14 | 59 |
| 2001 | 16 | 71 |
| 2002 | 22 | 105 |
| 2003 | 20 | 117 |
| 2004 | 24 | 203 |
| 2005 | 19 | 168 |
| 2006 | 25 | 196 |
| 2007 | 20 | 202 |
| 2008 | 18 | 278 |
| 2009 | 14 | 319 |
| 2010 | 17 | 455 |
| 2011 | 32 | 499 |
| 2012 | 30 | 571 |
| 2013 | 40 | 617 |
| 2014 | 42 | 763 |
| 2015 | 39 | 740 |
| 2016 | 65 | 1020 |
| 2017 | 64 | 1065 |
| 2018 | 60 | 1715 |
| 2019 | 59 | 1799 |
| 2020 | 72 | 2149 |
| 2021 | 71 | 2652 |
| 2022 | 74 | 2783 |
| 2023 | 92 | 2984 |
| 2024 | 70 | 3282 |
Notable alumni
-
Stephanie Grisham
- Occupations
- press agentcivil servantpolitical adviserspokesperson
- Biography
-
Stephanie Ann Grisham is an American former White House official who was the 32nd White House press secretary and served as White House communications director from July 2019 to April 2020. She was chief of staff and press secretary for the first lady of the United States, Melania Trump from 2020 to 2021, after previously serving as her press secretary from 2017 to 2019.
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Marilyn Ferguson
- Occupations
- writerediting staff
- Biography
-
Marilyn Ferguson was an American author, editor and public speaker known for her 1980 book The Aquarian Conspiracy, which is connected with the New Age Movement.
-
Bligh Madris
- Enrolled in Colorado Mesa University
- Studied in 2017
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Bligh John Madris is an American-Palauan professional baseball outfielder in the Detroit Tigers organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Houston Astros.
-
Jeff Linder
- Occupations
- basketball coach
- Biography
-
Jeffrey Michael Linder is an American college basketball coach and current men's assistant basketball coach at Texas Tech. Linder was previously an assistant coach at Emporia State, Midland, Weber State, San Francisco, and Boise State from 2001 to 2016.
-
Scott McInnis
- Occupations
- politiciandirectorlawyerpolice officer
- Biography
-
Stephen Scott Emory McInnis is an American politician and lawyer who was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Colorado from 1993 to 2005. In August 2010, McInnis lost his bid to become the Republican nominee for Governor of Colorado after a plagiarism accusation and apology hurt his standing. In November 2014, McInnis was elected a member of the Mesa County Board of County Commissioners—beginning term in office in January 2015.
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Dalton Tanonaka
- Occupations
- journalist
- Biography
-
Dalton Ichiro Tanonaka is an American television executive. He has spent most of his career in Asia, receiving several international and US. awards for his journalism work. Tanonaka is also known for his community service, providing scholarships to deserving students and speaking at schools and universities.
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Josh Penry
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Josh Penry is the former minority leader of the Colorado Senate. Elected in 2006, Penry was the youngest member of the Colorado state Senate. According to The Denver Post, Penry played a leadership role in opposing regulation for the oil and gas industry and a labor bill. Penry was identified by several newspapers as a "rising star" in Colorado politics during the 2000s. Prior to serving in the state Senate, Penry served in the state House of Representatives for one term.
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Matt Soper
- Occupations
- businesspersonpolitician
- Biography
-
Matt Soper is a Republican politician who represents Colorado House of Representatives District 54, which encompasses parts of Mesa and Delta counties on Colorado's Western Slope.
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Marsha Looper
- Years
- 1959-.. (age 66)
- Occupations
- engineerpoliticianrancher
- Biography
-
Marsha Looper was a Colorado legislator. Elected to the Colorado House of Representatives as a Republican in 2006, Looper represented House District 19, which encompasses eastern El Paso County, Colorado from 2006 to 2012.
General info
| Alternative names | CMU Colorado Mesa |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1925 |
| Motto | Rumble Mavs! |
| Colors | maroon, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May); Compressed Summer and January Terms |
| Total FTE staff | 931 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1100 North Avenue Grand Junction, Colorado, 81501-3122 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 66,000 |
| Phone | 9702481020 |