Colorado Mesa University
Basic Information
Type
Public
Geographical Reach
Regional
Location
Grand Junction, CO
Population
160,000
Website
http://www.coloradomesa.edu/
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
7,604
Men / Women
45% / 55%
White
69%
Hispanic
22%
Mixed
4%
Asian
2%
International
2%
Native American
1%
Black
1%
From State
84%
From Region
3%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Business & Economics
27%
Health Sciences
21%
Life & Natural Sciences
8%
Arts
6%
Computer Science
3%
Physical Sciences & Math
3%
Professional
3%
Education
1%
Financial
In-State Tuition & Fees
$9,927
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$25,124
Est. In-State Cost
$12,842
Est. Out-of-State Cost
$32,500
10-Year ROI
$133,000
ROI Percentile
42th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
79%
4-Year Graduation Rate
28%
6-Year Graduation Rate
41%
Transfer-Out Rate
27%
Weather
Comfortable Days
135 (97% 😎) very dry
Sunshine Hours
3,200 (93% ☀️)
Days Without Precipitation
286 (91% 🏖️)
Admissions
Uses Common App
Yes
Acceptance Rate
85%
Yield (Unbound)
21%
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
—
Honors College
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
optional
Submitted Test Scores
61%
SAT Range
970
–
1120
SAT Math Range
450
–
570
SAT RW Range
480
–
590
ACT Range
18
–
24
Earnings by Major Category
Each major category's degree-weighted estimated median 5-year earnings at this college, expressed as a z-score against the national degree-weighted distribution for that category. 0 is the national average. The shaded band between +1.28 and −1.28 marks the central 80% of the national distribution (10th–90th percentile).
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | ROI | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Arts and Sciences | 431 | 37% / 63% | 1% | $46,411 | 93% | ||
| Chemistry | 9 — | 78% / 22% | 0% | $60,015 | 68 | — | |
| Geology | 9 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | $54,122 | 56 | — | |
| Mathematics | 9 — | 78% / 22% | 11% | $59,528 | 67 | — | |
| Physics | 6 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | $67,249 | 80 | — | |
| Biology | 71 — | 34% / 66% | 1% | $48,041 | 39 | 92% | |
| Environmental Science | 23 — | 48% / 52% | 0% | $62,845 | 73 | 96% | |
| English | 18 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | $40,725 | 18 | 91% | |
| History | 22 — | 55% / 45% | 0% | $39,252 | 15 | 91% | |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $46,899 | 36 | — | |
| Liberal Arts | 46 — | 22% / 78% | 0% | $45,017 | 30 | 92% | |
| Mass Communication | 25 — | 48% / 52% | 4% | $45,866 | 32 | 94% | |
| Political Science | 15 — | 27% / 73% | 0% | $51,740 | 50 | — | |
| Psychology | 83 — | 24% / 76% | 0% | $47,690 | 38 | 97% | |
| Social Science | 7 — | 29% / 71% | 0% | $42,645 | 23 | — | |
| Sociology | 11 — | 18% / 82% | 0% | $41,847 | 21 | 94% | |
| Spanish | 5 — | 20% / 80% | 0% | $47,504 | 37 | — | |
| Animation and Game Design | 24 — | 54% / 46% | 4% | $43,398 | 25 | — | |
| Art | 22 — | 36% / 64% | 5% | $31,631 | 5 | 82% | |
| Art History | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $31,631 | 5 | 82% | |
| Dance | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $34,353 | 8 | — | |
| Graphic Design | 8 — | 25% / 75% | 0% | $34,036 | 7 | 92% | |
| Music | 5 — | 80% / 20% | 0% | $34,510 | 8 | — | |
| Theatre | 8 — | 25% / 75% | 0% | $32,745 | 6 | 94% |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | ROI | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Health Sciences and Human Services | 398 | 29% / 71% | 1% | $62,290 | 96% | ||
| Athletic Training | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $49,443 | 43 | 96% | |
| Exercise Science | 89 — | 40% / 60% | 0% | $49,140 | 42 | 96% | |
| Nursing | 145 — | 16% / 84% | 1% | $82,496 | 92 | 96% | |
| Radiologic Technology | 18 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | $49,443 | 43 | 96% | |
| Recreation Management | 14 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $48,028 | 39 | — | |
| Sports Management | 32 — | 62% / 38% | 6% | $49,140 | 42 | 96% | |
| Criminal Justice | 66 — | 24% / 76% | 0% | $54,407 | 57 | 94% | |
| Law Enforcement | 10 — | 60% / 40% | 0% | $54,407 | 57 | 94% | |
| Social Work | 23 — | 13% / 87% | 0% | $49,432 | 43 | 100% |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | ROI | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of Business | 278 | 58% / 42% | 1% | $70,111 | 95% | ||
| Accounting | 33 — | 45% / 55% | 0% | $66,629 | 79 | 95% | |
| Business Administration | 243 — | 60% / 40% | 2% | $70,748 | 83 | 95% | |
| Hospitality Management | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $50,183 | 45 | — |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | ROI | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of Education | 13 | 23% / 77% | 0% | $47,367 | |||
| Early Childhood Education | 7 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $46,094 | 33 | — | |
| Music Education | 6 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $48,853 | 41 | — |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | ROI | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of Engineering and Technology | 74 | 84% / 16% | 0% | $81,519 | 97% | ||
| Computer Science | 23 — | 74% / 26% | 0% | $77,812 | 89 | 93% | |
| Information Technology | 11 — | 64% / 36% | 0% | $77,812 | 89 | 93% | |
| Construction Engineering Technology | 26 — | 96% / 4% | 0% | $91,838 | 96 | 100% | |
| Mechanical Engineering Technology | 14 — | 93% / 7% | 0% | $71,359 | 84 | 100% |