Colorado Mesa University
Acceptance
82%
Avg SAT
1055
In-State
$9,927
Grad Rate (4yr)
28%
Retention
79%
Earnings
$45,823
AI Overview
Colorado Mesa University brings together hands-on learning and Western Colorado's adventurous spirit in Grand Junction. With standout programs in agricultural business and food science, students gain practical experience through internships and labs that connect directly to the region's agricultural heritage. The campus attracts self-motivated students who want accessible faculty, smaller class sizes, and easy access to world-class outdoor recreation. Its nationally recognized kinesiology department and strong industry partnerships set it apart from typical regional universities.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
In-State Tuition
$9,927
Out-of-State Tuition
$25,124
Room & Board
$12,209
Average Net Price
$15,103
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
28%
Take Federal Loans
31%
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,000
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$45,823Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$22,000Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesComputer and Information Sciences, General
43 graduates
$96,708
4 yrs after graduation
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
146 graduates
$81,319
4 yrs after graduation
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
25 graduates
$74,932
4 yrs after graduation
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
13 graduates
$72,815
4 yrs after graduation
Accounting and Related Services
26 graduates
$71,577
4 yrs after graduation
Business Administration, Management and Operations
201 graduates
$69,297
4 yrs after graduation
Criminal Justice and Corrections
75 graduates
$58,708
4 yrs after graduation
Business/Commerce, General
$57,897
4 yrs after graduation
Communication and Media Studies
32 graduates
$54,717
4 yrs after graduation
Psychology, General
70 graduates
$54,321
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
70+ programsAnd 58 more programs available
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