Colorado Mesa University: Acceptance Rate and Admissions Statistics

Colorado Mesa University is a public university with an acceptance rate of 81%. Founded in 1925, Colorado Mesa is located on 90 acres in Grand Junction, Colorado. On the academic front, Colorado Mesa offers 104 degree programs. Professional fields in business, nursing, and exercise science are popular among undergraduates. In athletics, the Colorado Mesa Mavericks compete in the NCAA Division II Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.

Considering applying to Colorado Mesa University? Here are the admissions statistics you should know, including average SAT/ACT scores and GPAs of admitted students.

Acceptance Rate

During the 2018-19 admissions cycle, Colorado Mesa University had an acceptance rate of 81%. This means that for every 100 students who applied, 81 students were admitted, making Colorado Mesa's admissions process somewhat competitive.

SAT Scores and Requirements

Colorado Mesa University requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2018-19 admissions cycle, 78% of admitted students submitted SAT scores.

This admissions data tells us that most of Colorado Mesa's admitted students fall within the bottom 29% nationally on the SAT. For the evidence-based reading and writing section, 50% of students admitted to Colorado Mesa University scored between 470 and 590, while 25% scored below 470 and 25% scored above 590. On the math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 470 and 570, while 25% scored below 470 and 25% scored above 570. Applicants with a composite SAT score of 1160 or higher will have particularly competitive chances at Colorado Mesa University.

Requirements

Note that Colorado Mesa University participates in the scorechoice program, meaning that the admissions office will consider your highest score from each individual section across all SAT test dates. Colorado Mesa does not require the optional essay section of the SAT.

ACT Scores and Requirements

Colorado Mesa University requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2018-19 admissions cycle, 35% of admitted students submitted ACT scores.

This admissions data tells us that most of Colorado Mesa's admitted students fall within the bottom 42% nationally on the ACT. The middle 50% of students admitted to Colorado Mesa University received a composite ACT score between 18 and 24, while 25% scored above 24 and 25% scored below 18.

Requirements

Colorado Mesa University participates in the scorechoice program, meaning that the admissions office will consider your highest score from each individual section across all ACT test dates. CMU does not require the optional ACT writing section.

GPA

In 2019, the average high school GPA of Colorado Mesa University's incoming freshmen class was 3.16, and nearly half of incoming students had average GPAs of 3.25 and above. These results suggest that most successful applicants to Colorado Mesa University have primarily B grades.

Admissions Chances

Colorado Mesa University, which accepts over three-quarters of applicants, has a slightly selective admissions process. If your SAT/ACT scores and GPA fall within the school's required ranges, you have a strong chance of being accepted. Colorado Mesa is also looking for students who have completed a challenging college preparatory curriculum that includes four units of English; four units of mathematics; three units of natural / physical sciences; three units of social sciences (including one unit of world or U.S. history); one unit of foreign language; and two units of academic electives. Applicants with an Admissions Index of 92 and above are eligible for admission to Colorado Mesa. Students who are unsure of their admissibility are encouraged to submit optional letters of recommendation and essays.

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All admissions data has been sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics and Colorado Mesa University Undergraduate Admissions Office.