Colorado Mesa University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,807

2.5% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$15,590

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

82%

12,465 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

9,785

74.4% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

47%

579 Graduates

About

Colorado Mesa University is a higher education institution located in Mesa County, CO. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Colorado Mesa University were General Business Administration & Management (243 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (145 degrees), and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (89 degrees).

In 2024, 2,571 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Colorado Mesa University. 54.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,773 degrees), 3.63 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (488 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Colorado Mesa University is $8,807, which is $−19,371 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Colorado Mesa University is $8,807, which is $19,371 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,590.

In 2024, 67% of undergraduate students attending Colorado Mesa University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 31% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,807

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Colorado Mesa University was $8,807. The cost of tuition at Colorado Mesa University is $−19,371 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Colorado Mesa University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$15,590

2024 Value

3.41%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Colorado Mesa University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,590. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Colorado Mesa University grew by 3.41%.

This chart compares the average net price of Colorado Mesa University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,051

Room and Board

$1,800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Colorado Mesa University was of $11,051 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 2.14% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,800. The cost of books and supplies increased by 25% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Colorado Mesa University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

67%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

31%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

67% of undergraduate students at Colorado Mesa University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 1.47% with respect to 2023, when 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Colorado Mesa University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Colorado Mesa University received 12,465 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 17.3% annual growth. Out of those 12,465 applicants, 10,225 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 82% acceptance rate.

There were 9,785 students enrolled at Colorado Mesa University in 2024. 53% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Colorado Mesa University has an overall enrollment yield of 23.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

82%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

10,225

Accepted Out of 12,465

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Colorado Mesa University was 82% (10,225 admissions from 12,465 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 81.4%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 17.3%, while admissions grew by 18.2%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Colorado Mesa University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

53%

Submission Percentage (2024)

1,238

Scores Submitted (2024)

53% of enrolled first-time students at Colorado Mesa University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Colorado Mesa University had a total enrollment of 9,785 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Colorado Mesa University is 7,280 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,505. This means that 74.4% of students enrolled at Colorado Mesa University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Colorado Mesa University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 64.2% White, 20.6% Hispanic or Latino, 3.89% Two or More Races, 1.47% Asian, 1.38% Black or African American, 0.634% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.327% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Colorado Mesa University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.5%), followed by White Male (29.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (50%), followed by White Male (25.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

74.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Colorado Mesa University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 9,785 students. The full-time enrollment at Colorado Mesa University is 7,280 and the part-time enrollment is 2,505. This means that 74.4% of students enrolled at Colorado Mesa University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Colorado Mesa University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

79%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Colorado Mesa University was 79%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Colorado Mesa University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Colorado Mesa University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
6,285 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,018 enrolled students
Two or More Races
381 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Colorado Mesa University is 64.2% White, 20.6% Hispanic or Latino, 3.89% Two or More Races, 1.47% Asian, 1.38% Black or African American, 0.634% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.327% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 600 students (6.13%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 241 more women than men received degrees from Colorado Mesa University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Colorado Mesa University is white (1,773 degrees awarded). There were 3.63 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (488 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Colorado Mesa University is General Business Administration & Management (243 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (145 degrees) and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (89 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Colorado Mesa University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (48 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (150 degrees), and Precision Production (138 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Colorado Mesa University are Elementary & middle school teachers (67,056 people), Other managers (49,698 people), Construction managers (44,938 people), Physical therapists (36,106 people), and Secondary school teachers (33,587 people).

The most specialized majors at Colorado Mesa University in 2024 are Communication Technologies (48 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (150 degrees), Precision Production (138 degrees), Human Sciences (101 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (157 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Colorado Mesa University are Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Colorado Mesa University are Communication Technologies (48 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (150 degrees), Precision Production (138 degrees), Human Sciences (101 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (157 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Colorado Mesa University are Elementary & secondary schools (166,515 people), Construction (100,694 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (90,548 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (64,000 people), and Outpatient care centers (54,305 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Colorado Mesa University.

Most Common (2024)

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
41 degrees awarded
Lineworker
33 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Police Science
32 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Colorado Mesa University was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 41 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Colorado Mesa University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,165

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,406

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 1,165 degrees were awarded to men at Colorado Mesa University, which is 0.829 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,406).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Colorado Mesa University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 155 degrees were awarded to men at Colorado Mesa University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.48 times more than the 105 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 138 degrees were awarded to men at Colorado Mesa University in Registered Nursing, which is 5.31 times more than the 26 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

27%

100% Completion Time

45%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 27% of students graduating from Colorado Mesa University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 45% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 47% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (75%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Colorado Mesa University is Male and Asian (75% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.94% of graduates (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,773 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
488 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
121 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Colorado Mesa University is white (1,773 degrees awarded). There were 3.63 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (488 degrees).

2.29% of degree recipients (59 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
950 degrees awarded
White Female
837 degrees awarded
White Male
823 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Colorado Mesa University is white female (950 degrees awarded). There were 1.14 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (837 degrees).

Operations

Colorado Mesa University has an endowment valued at nearly $59.8M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 12.8M (21.4%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, Colorado Mesa University had a total salary expenditure of 184M. Colorado Mesa University employs 153 Instructors, 107 Assistant professors and 58 Associate professors. Most academics at Colorado Mesa University are Female Instructor (81), Male Instructor (72), and Female Assistant professor (59).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Colorado Mesa University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 108 employees, Service, with 87 employees, and Management with 85 employees.

Endowment

$59.8M

2024 Endowment

20.5%

growth from 2023

Colorado Mesa University has an endowment valued at about $59.8M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Colorado Mesa University grew 20.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $10.3M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Colorado Mesa University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$64.9M

2024 Salaries

8.37%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Colorado Mesa University paid a median of $64.9M in salaries, which represents 35.3% of their overall expenditure ($184M) and a 8.37% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.28% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.21% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$26.1M

Instructional Salaries

371

Number of Employees

In 2024, Colorado Mesa University paid a total of $26.1M to 371 employees working as instructors, which represents 40.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Colorado Mesa University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 108 employees, Service with 87 employees, and Management with 85 employees.

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