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Colorado Mesa University

Public Grand Junction, CO · Urban · Rocky Mountains · 100% data reported · Agent Insights
41%
Graduation Rate
$45,823
Earnings (10yr)
$15,103
Net Price
82%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

Colorado Mesa University enrolls over 8,100 students, with an acceptance rate of 82%. This makes it an accessible option for many prospective students seeking higher education in Colorado. The school caters to a diverse set of fields, including health professions and business, appealing to a wide range of interests.

The Chetty/Opportunity Insights data isn't available for Colorado Mesa University, but the school’s graduation rate sits at 41%. This number highlights the challenges some students face in completing their degrees. While the pathways to success may vary, students can look to the university’s strong ties to local industries, especially in health and business, to improve their post-graduate opportunities.

With a net price of $15,103 and a median debt of $22,000, students can expect a manageable financial commitment. Graduates earn an average of $45,823 ten years after enrollment. Students who thrive here are often those who appreciate a supportive environment and are focused on practical, career-oriented programs.

Rankings

How Colorado Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation41%Earnings 10yr$46KNet Price$15KRetention79%Median Debt$22KPell Grant Rate28%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$11K$0-30K$12K$30-48K$15K$48-75K$21K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%882.0%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%2275.7%MOBILITY200.71%

Cost & Financial Aid

$9,927
In-State Tuition
$25,124
Out-of-State
$15,103
Avg Net Price
$22,000
Median Debt
28%
Pell Grant Rate
31%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$10,792
Family Income $0–$30K
$11,920
Family Income $30K–$48K
$14,692
Family Income $48K–$75K
$20,606
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$39,223
6 Years After Entry
$42,409
8 Years
$45,823
10 Years
0.48x
Debt-to-Earnings
59%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$39,223 6yr $42,409 8yr $45,823 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

200.71%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
2275.7%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
882.0%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$75,800
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.39
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.02
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
6.0%
Volunteering Rate
0.99
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 82%
Retention Rate 79%
SAT Average 1055
ACT Midpoint 23
SAT Range 930–1160
ACT Range 18–24
Full-Time Faculty 60%
Faculty Salary (mo) $7,747
Diversity Index 0.56
First-Gen Students 39%

Top Programs

Health Professions 22%
Business & Marketing 15%
Mechanic & Repair Tech 6%
Humanities 6%
Precision Production 6%
Criminal Justice 5%
Psychology 3%
Biology & Biomedical 3%