Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$9.7k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$9,712
Out-of-State Tuition
$24,312
Avg On-Campus Living
$11,760
Avg Off-Campus Living
$10,341
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$21,472
Net price (after aid)$15,331
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$11,547
$30k – $48k$11,755
$48k – $75k$15,061
$75k – $110k$18,182
$110k+$20,288
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$45,823
Median debt at graduation$22,000
Est. monthly loan payment$233
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.1×Graduates earn about 2.1× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants27%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans33%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
42%
Freshman Retention
75%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$15.3k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Manageable graduate debt
$22k below avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$9.7k
below avg
Out-of-state
$24.3k
below avg
Net price
$15.3k
below avg
Pell
27%
Median debt
$22k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$45.8k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
AgricultureNatural SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceBusinessEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesSocial SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing Arts
Programs (30)
Natural Sciences
MathematicsEnvironmental SciencePhysicsChemistry
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Web DevelopmentSoftware Engineering
Business
FinanceAccountingManagement
Education
Special Education
Admissions
Acceptance rate
81%
SAT range
930 - 1180
ACT range
19 - 26
Campus & Student Life
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About Colorado Mesa University
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- Where is Colorado Mesa University located?
- Colorado Mesa University is located in Grand Junction, CO, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Colorado Mesa University?
- Colorado Mesa University is a public university based in CO. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Colorado Mesa University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Colorado Mesa University is approximately 81%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Colorado Mesa University?
- Colorado Mesa University's published in-state tuition is approximately $9,712 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Colorado Mesa University?
- Colorado Mesa University reports total enrollment of approximately 7,888 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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