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Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, Colorado · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$39,223

Acceptance Rate

81%

Graduation Rate

40%

Annual Tuition

$9,712

At a Glance

Total Students

7,604

Retention Rate

75%

Faculty Ratio

18

Financial Aid

33%

Median Debt

$22,000

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Public

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. The university reports a 75.2% retention rate and a 40.3% graduation rate.

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, and 33.2% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

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, median earnings decrease to $39,223. However, ten years after graduation, median earnings increase 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, and 33.2% of students receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

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 81.4%.