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Colorado Mesa University (CMU)

Black Pinpoint 1100 North Avenue | Grand Junction , CO | 81501

01. Overview

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
10,380
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Acceptance Rate
98%
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Average HS GPA
3.34

SAT & ACT Test Scores

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
480 - 590

SAT Math

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
450 - 570

SAT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
940 - 1050

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
18 - 24

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Testing Policies

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Academic GPA
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Standardized Test Scores

Selectivity

Admissions selectivity rating
77/99

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$24,849
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,800
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
4194
Transportation for Commuters
$1,664
On-Campus Room and Board
11168
Approximate Expenses per year
$43,675

05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
18 : 1
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Total Faculty
575

Gender

Women
293
Men
282
Minority
International

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
28%
Graduate in 5 years
43%
Graduate in 6 years
47%

University Degrees

Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Terminal Associate
Transfer Associate

Prominent Alumni

Charles Hull

Inventor of solid imaging process known as stereolithogrophy (3D printing)

Marilyn Ferguson

Author of The Aquarian Conspiracy

John Pagano

Defensive Coordinator for San Diego Chargers

Sergio Romo

Pitcher for the San Francisco Giants, two-time World Series Champion

Scott McInnis

Former member of the U.S. House of Representatives

06. Student Body

Gender

54% female46% male

Out of State

13% are out
of state87% are
in-state

Students

75% are
full time25% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
9,473
Foreign Countries Represented
25

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.60%
Asian
1.49%
Black
1.46%
Hispanic
20.89%
Caucasian
62.96%
Unknown
6.80%
International
1.50%

07. Mental Health

Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings

Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported

Education & Training

Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported

Engaging the Whole Campus

Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Clinicians are trained to provide care to these specific groups:
Undergraduates
Graduate students
Racial/ethnic minority student
Students who are veterans
LGBTQIA+ students
Student-athletes
International students
Students on scholarship or financial aid
First-generation students

Peer-to-Peer

Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported

Residential Life

Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported

Student Orientation

Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
else {
Not Reported
}
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported

Mental Health in the Curriculum

The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported

Off-Campus Offerings

Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported

Health and Counseling Center Accreditation

Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported

Taking and Returning from Medical Leave

Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported

Counseling Demand

Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported

08. Campus Life

Fire safety rating
60%
Students
30%
First-Year Students
70%
Campus Environment
Suburban
Help finding off-campus housing
No

Most Popular Places On Campus

University Center

Maverick Center (Rec Center)

The Point

Starbucks

Yogo Mojo (frozen yogurt)

Most Popular Places Off Campus

Colorado National Monument

Bananas Fun Park

The Ale House

Mesa Mall

Highline Lake

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Melissa Tolson
Coordinator of Programs and Campus Visi
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1100 North Avenue Grand Junction, CO 81501
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970.248.1693

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

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970.248.1693

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
No
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
Mon & Fri at 9am and 1pm, Tues-Thur at 1pm and Sat at 9am
Average Length:
Varies

Visits

CLASS VISITS

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

 

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
No
Information Sessions:
Not Available

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

MavRides (Thursday, Friday and Saturday night) Grand Valley Transit Grand Junction Regional Airport



10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Division II

Men's Sports (Colorado Mesa Mavericks)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Diving
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Football
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor
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Wrestling

Women's Sports (Colorado Mesa Mavericks)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Diving
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Softball
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Apartment Single
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Disabled Student
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Dorms Coed

Special Needs Admissions

College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
78
Number of Honor Societies
5
Number of Social Sororities
1
Number of Religious Organizations
7

12. Student Services

Day Care
Health

CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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13. Financial Aid

Dates

Required Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$11,217
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$10,868
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,772
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
52%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$23,189
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships

Federal Direct Student Loan Programs

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans

Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):

01 - Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
28%
Graduate in 5 years
43%
Graduate in 6 years
47%

15. Majors

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01 AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.
  • Agricultural Business and Management, General.
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02 AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
  • Women's Studies.
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03 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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04 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Accounting.
  • Business/Commerce, General.
  • Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry.
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General.
  • Management Information Systems, General.
  • Office Management and Supervision.
  • Real Estate.
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05 COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies.
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06 COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects.
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07 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General.
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.
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08 CONSTRUCTION TRADES.
  • Construction Trades, General.
  • Lineworker.
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09 EDUCATION.
  • Education, General.
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10 ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
  • Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.
  • Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician.
  • Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician.
  • Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician.
  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician.
  • Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician.
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11 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
  • English Language and Literature, General.
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12 FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
  • Child Care Provider/Assistant.
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13 FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
  • Spanish Language and Literature.
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14 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
  • Athletic Training/Trainer.
  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician.
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training.
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant.
  • Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide.
  • Nursing Practice.
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer.
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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15 HISTORY.
  • History, General.
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16 HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
  • Criminal Justice/Police Science.
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
  • Wildland/Forest Firefighting and Investigation.
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17 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other.
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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18 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
  • Mathematics, General.
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19 MECHANIC AND REPAIR TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS.
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician.
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20 MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
  • Sustainability Studies.
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21 NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
  • Environmental Science.
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22 PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
  • Physical Fitness Technician.
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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23 PERSONAL AND CULINARY SERVICES.
  • Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef.
  • Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General.
  • Culinary Arts and Related Services.
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24 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
  • Chemistry, General.
  • Geology/Earth Science, General.
  • Physical Sciences.
  • Physics, General.
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25 PRECISION PRODUCTION.
  • Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist.
  • Machine Tool Technology/Machinist.
  • Welding Technology/Welder.
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26 PSYCHOLOGY.
  • Psychology, General.
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27 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
  • Public Administration.
  • Social Work.
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28 SOCIAL SCIENCES.
  • Geographic Information Science and Cartography.
  • Political Science and Government, General.
  • Social Sciences, General.
  • Sociology.
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29 TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIALS MOVING.
  • Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General.
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30 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
  • Art/Art Studies, General.
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
  • Graphic Design.
  • Music, General.

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