At a glance
Average net price
$15,103
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
40.6%
Admission rate
82%
Undergrad size
8,143
In-state tuition
$9,927
Out-of-state tuition
$25,124
Cost of attendance
$24,046
Median earnings (10y)
$45,823
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,055
- ACT midpoint
- 23
- Retention
- 78.8%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
29 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by trades & services (31%), health (22%), business (15%).
- STEM10%
- Health22%
- Business15%
- Humanities & arts11%
- Social sciences11%
- Trades & services31%
- Health professions22.0%~1,795 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business14.8%~1,204 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~524 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~465 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Liberal arts5.7%~462 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~462 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~432 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~338 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology3.4%~278 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~237 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~214 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering tech2.5%~208 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~204 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Computer science2.5%~200 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~160 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~154 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences1.5%~124 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~90 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication1.1%~87 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~81 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~77 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- History0.9%~73 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English0.8%~67 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education0.6%~50 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Agriculture0.6%~50 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~43 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.4%~30 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Transportation0.3%~20 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~17 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 389 | $37,940 | $21,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 303 | $59,101 | $27,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 254 | $26,695 | $25,900 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Undergraduate certificate | 208 | — | $21,675 |
| Precision Metal Working. | Undergraduate certificate | 178 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 149 | $40,470 | $25,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 147 | $31,882 | $21,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 143 | $27,489 | $27,774 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 131 | $31,410 | $26,648 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 124 | — | $14,152 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. | Undergraduate certificate | 109 | $49,709 | $5,500 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 105 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 88 | $51,946 | $25,000 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 86 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 85 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 68 | $37,846 | $25,970 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Undergraduate certificate | 62 | — | $11,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 61 | $28,325 | $23,036 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 57 | $38,343 | — |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician. | Bachelor's | 56 | $59,879 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master's | 56 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 50 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor's | 47 | — | $24,823 |
| Precision Metal Working. | Associate's | 46 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 41 | $48,215 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 39 | $28,620 | $22,412 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 36 | $35,455 | $25,000 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 34 | $30,442 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 33 | — | $27,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 32 | $24,214 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 32 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications. | Bachelor's | 30 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | Associate's | 30 | — | — |
| Education, General. | Graduate certificate | 28 | $41,598 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor's | 27 | $52,974 | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate's | 26 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 25 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Colorado Mesa University
Colorado Mesa University is a large institution located in Grand Junction, Colorado, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 8,143 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Mechanic & repair.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Colorado Mesa University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $15,103 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $9,927 for in-state students and $25,124 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $24,046 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 40.6%, a average completion outcome. 78.8% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $45,823 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Colorado Mesa University confers degrees and certificates across 29 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Mechanic & repair. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by trades & services (31% of credentials), health (22% of credentials), business (15% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Colorado Mesa University accepts 82% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,055. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 23.
Location & campus
Set in Grand Junction, Colorado (city), Colorado Mesa University draws students from across Colorado and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Colorado Mesa University
Q.How much does Colorado Mesa University cost?
The average net price at Colorado Mesa University is $15,103 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $24,046.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Colorado Mesa University?
Colorado Mesa University has a 6-year graduation rate of 40.6% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Colorado Mesa University?
Colorado Mesa University admits 82% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Colorado Mesa University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Colorado Mesa University graduate earns $45,823 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Colorado Mesa University?
Published tuition is $9,927 in-state and $25,124 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Colorado Mesa University located?
Colorado Mesa University is located in Grand Junction, Colorado (ZIP 81501).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Colorado Mesa University at their official website.