Colorado Mesa University, CO
Public
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Colorado Mesa University Rankings
Affordability63
Selectivity11
Retention34
Graduation1
Earnings23
Diversity43
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Colorado Mesa University
40%
Bachelor’s
22%
Associate’s
38%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing14%
Communication, Journalism2%
Communications Technologies1%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Construction Trades4%
Education<1%
Engineering Technologies3%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs24%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences2%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting7%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities7%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Mechanic and Repair Technologies2%
Multi-disciplinary Studies<1%
Natural Resources and Conservation2%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies10%
Personal and Culinary Services1%
Physical Sciences2%
Precision Production2%
Psychology3%
Public Administration and Social Service1%
Social Sciences2%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into Colorado Mesa University
81%
Admission Rate
495
Median SAT Math
500
Median SAT Reading
21
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)470–520
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)470–530
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)18–24
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Colorado Mesa University
$9K
In-State Tuition
$21K
Out-of-State Tuition
$21K
Average Total Cost
$19K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $16K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $17K | $17K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $19K | $18K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $21K | $21K | $19K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Colorado Mesa University
49%
Receive Federal Loans
$12K
Median Federal Debt
49%
Repayment Rate
$231
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 36% | 55% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 14% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 19% | 9% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $12K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $12K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $12K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $14K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $10K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $36K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $24K | $18K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 44% | 43% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 49% | 48% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 55% | 49% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 63% | 53% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Colorado Mesa University
74%
Retention Rate
29%
Transfer Rate
33%
Withdrawal Rate
34%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 18% | 38% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 34% | 55% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 40% | 58% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 36% | 53% | 53% |
| Black | 21% | 41% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 39% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29% | 50% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 10% | 51% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 27% | 55% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 44% | 55% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 26% | 47% | 44% |
| Other race | 37% | 44% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Colorado Mesa University
89%
Employment Rate
$31K
Median Salary
$18K
25 Pctl Salary
$46K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 89% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 86% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 87% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 84% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 85% | 81% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $6K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $18K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $31K | $28K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $46K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $63K | $55K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $31K | $28K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $34K | $31K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $37K | $34K | $35K |
Students
Students at Colorado Mesa University
8,384
Undergraduates
76%
Full-time Undergrads
22
Avg Entry Age
127
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 53% | 66% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 47% | 34% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 2% | 7% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 68% | 54% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19% | 21% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 6% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 26% | 37% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 17% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| >$110K | 24% | 16% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Colorado Mesa University, CO
Intellitec College-Grand Junction
3 miles, NE
Technical College of the Rockies
38 miles, SE
Colorado Northwestern Community College
70 miles, N