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Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, Colorado · Public · Founded N/A

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Avg Earnings (5yr)

$39,223

Acceptance Rate

81%

Graduation Rate

40%

Annual Tuition

$9,712

At a Glance

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Total Students

7,604

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Retention Rate

75%

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Faculty Ratio

18

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Financial Aid

33%

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Median Debt

$22,000

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Campus Setting

City

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Institution Type

Public

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Founded

N/A

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Institution Overview

Colorado Mesa University is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 81.4%. The university enrolls 7,604 students. The average in-state tuition is $9,712. Approximately 33.2% of students receive financial aid.

Graduation rates at Colorado Mesa University are 40.3%, with a retention rate of 75.2%. One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $42,536, with $39,223 after five years, and $45,823 after ten years. The median debt for graduates is $22,000.

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Earning Projection Over Time

$43k

1 YEAR

$39k

5 YEARS

$46k

10 YEARS

Top 73% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Colorado Mesa University alumni earn a median salary of $42,536. Five years after graduation, the median salary decreases to $39,223. However, ten years after graduation, the median salary increases to $45,823. The median debt for graduates is $22,000.

Colorado Mesa University has an 81.4% acceptance rate and a 40.3% graduation rate. The retention rate is 75.2%. The in-state tuition is $9,712. A total of 33.2% of students receive financial aid.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.

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Graduates 184 / yr
Median Salary $32,460

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

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Graduates 175 / yr
Median Salary $69,631

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

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Graduates 172 / yr
Median Salary $46,316

Health and Physical Education/Fitness.

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Graduates 131 / yr
Median Salary $31,253

Biology, General.

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Graduates 85 / yr
Median Salary $32,565

Criminal Justice and Corrections.

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Graduates 83 / yr
Median Salary $38,204

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

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Graduates 73 / yr
Median Salary $0

Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.

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Graduates 71 / yr
Median Salary $0

Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.

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Graduates 59 / yr
Median Salary $49,330

Psychology, General.

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Graduates 57 / yr
Median Salary $34,116

Precision Metal Working.

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Graduates 54 / yr
Median Salary $0

Criminal Justice and Corrections.

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Graduates 43 / yr
Median Salary $65,638

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Campus Location

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Grand Junction, Colorado

Grand Junction, CO 81501-3122

Colorado Mesa University is located in Grand Junction, Colorado. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Colorado Mesa University has an acceptance rate of 81%.