What Colorado Mesa costs
Colorado Mesa University charges $9,927 a year in published tuition and fees for Colorado residents, about $4,964 a semester, and $25,124 a year for students from other states, about $12,562 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $24,046 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $15,483 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Colorado Mesa University takes part in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, so students from other western states may pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition. See the full WUE list →
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Getting into Colorado Mesa
For fall 2024, Colorado Mesa University received 12,465 applications and admitted 10,225 students, and 2,359 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 930 and 1160.
What Colorado Mesa students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Colorado Mesa University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 243 |
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 145 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 89 |
| Psychology | 83 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 71 |
| Criminal Justice / Safety Studies | 66 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences / Liberal Studies | 46 |
| Accounting | 33 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges like Colorado Mesa
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (small or midsize city), closest in size and nearest in region:
- The University of Montana, Missoula, Montana: 7,488 undergraduates
- University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado: 5,598 undergraduates
- Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana: 14,451 undergraduates
- Lewis-Clark State College, Lewiston, Idaho: 2,385 undergraduates
- Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas: 8,150 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is Colorado Mesa University's acceptance rate? 82.0% for fall 2024: 10,225 of 12,465 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Colorado Mesa University? $9,927 a year for in-state students and $25,124 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Is Colorado Mesa University part of WUE? Yes. It is on WICHE's September 2026 list of Western Undergraduate Exchange colleges. Requirements vary by college, so check with Colorado Mesa University about how to apply and which programs qualify.
How many students go to Colorado Mesa University? About 8,100 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do Colorado Mesa University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 930–1160.
What is the campus setting at Colorado Mesa University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.
Sources
- College Navigator: Colorado Mesa University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Colorado Mesa University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
