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Public4-Yearmedium campus
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO
2.6Above Average
81%
Open Admissions
40%
Graduation
About Colorado Mesa University
Colorado Mesa University is a public four-year institution located in Grand Junction, Colorado. With an enrollment of approximately 7,604 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. With an acceptance rate of 81%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 40%. Graduates earn a median salary of $45,823 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $15,331 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
81%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
40%
Enrollment
7,604
Total students
Median Earnings
$45,823
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$9,712
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$24,312
Per year
Average Net Price
$15,331
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
940–1170
25th–75th percentile
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
ACT Score Range
19 – 26
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
940
Median
1059
75th
1170
4001600
SAT Math
25th
460
Median
529
75th
580
200800
ACT Composite
25th
19
Median
23
75th
26
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$24,312/yr
In-State Tuition$9,712/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$15,331/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$61,324
10-Year Earnings
$458,230
ROI Multiple
7.5×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Colorado Mesa University
Student Outcomes
40%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$46k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
7,604
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
