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Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, CO coloradomesa.edu 7,604 students

Colorado Mesa University's main campus spans 141 acres in central Grand Junction, with additional locations offering specialized programs. Students enjoy access to over 100 undergraduate programs and a growing number of postgraduate options. As the largest university in western Colorado, CMU offers a comprehensive college experience with a focus on athletics as a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. The university's location provides access to the outdoor recreation opportunities of the surrounding region.

Programs
17
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$42,101
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$9,712
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $24,312/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Colorado Mesa University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 27% of students receive Pell Grants; 33% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $11,547 $46,188
$30K – $48K $11,755 $47,020
$48K – $75K $15,061 $60,244
$75K – $110K $18,182 $72,728
$110K+ $20,288 $81,152
Sticker price (no aid) $9,712 $38,848
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Colorado Mesa University

17 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Nursing Compare across schools →
85
$69,631/yr High 20.2x
Information Sciences Compare across schools →
82
$65,284/yr Very High 19.0x
Accounting Compare across schools →
76
$52,198/yr Very High 16.2x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
72
$46,316/yr High 17.2x
Business Compare across schools →
68
$43,111/yr High 15.5x
Allied Health Professions Compare across schools →
59
$54,004/yr Moderate 11.7x
Criminal Justice Compare across schools →
58
$38,204/yr Moderate 13.0x
Mechanical Engineering Technology Compare across schools →
52
$49,827/yr Moderate 11.8x
Social Work Compare across schools →
49
$42,254/yr Moderate 9.9x
Psychology Compare across schools →
42
$34,116/yr High 11.3x
Health & Physical Education Compare across schools →
42
$31,253/yr Moderate 11.6x
Biology Compare across schools →
39
$32,565/yr High 11.4x
Liberal Arts & Humanities Compare across schools →
38
$42,136/yr Low 10.6x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
36
$32,899/yr High 10.8x
English Compare across schools →
32
$33,622/yr Very High 9.5x
Fine Arts Compare across schools →
28
$27,136/yr Moderate 7.1x
Theater & Drama Compare across schools →
22
$21,173/yr Moderate 7.4x