Colorado Mesa University

Common Data Set 2020-21

Acceptance Rate

75.4%

Applications

8,796

Admitted

6,636

Enrolled

1,840

SAT Composite 25th

940

Federal outcomes

Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.

Median earnings
$45,823
10 yrs after enrollment
Graduation rate
41%
6-year completion
Average net price
$15,103
sticker minus grants
Median debt at grad.
$22,000
federal loans only

All Extracted Fields

§ Extraction423fields parsed from this CDS.

General Information

3 TABLES
Address Information
Main Phone Number (Area Code)970
Main Phone Number:248-1020
WWW Home Page Address:https://www.coloradomesa.edu/
Admissions Office
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):970
Admissions Phone Number:248-1875
Admissions Email Address:admissions@coloradomesa.edu.
If there is a separate URL for your school’s online application, please specify:https://www.coloradomesa.edu/admissions/apply.html
Degrees Offered
CertificateX
AssociateX
Bachelor'sX
Master'sX
Doctoral degree – professional practiceX

Enrollment And Persistence

4 TABLES
Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category
B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity
Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity. Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
MeasureFirst-time first-yearDegree-seeking undergraduatesTotal undergraduates
Nonresidents1388Not reported
Hispanic/Latino4531736Not reported
Black or African American, non-Hispanic45174Not reported
White, non-Hispanic12765389Not reported
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic946Not reported
Asian, non-Hispanic33124Not reported
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic743Not reported
Two or more races, non-Hispanic84360Not reported
Race and/or ethnicity unknown50186Not reported
Total19708146Not reported
Persistence
B3 degrees awarded
Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
B3 degrees awarded. Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
MeasureNumber awarded
Certificate/diploma463
Associate degrees303
Bachelor's degrees1158
Postbachelor's certificatesNot reported
Master's degrees39
Post-master's certificates0
Doctoral degrees, research/scholarship0
Doctoral degrees, professional practice2
Doctoral degrees, other0
Graduation Rates
B4 current graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
B4 current graduation-rate cohort. Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
MeasurePell GrantSubsidized Stafford, no PellNeither Pell nor subsidized StaffordTotal
Initial cohort3241925431059
Did not persist1113
Final cohort3231915421056
Completed in less than four years6449159272
Completed in less than five years463077153
Completed in less than six years1562041
Total completers12384255462
Six-year graduation rate37.9%43.7%46.9%43.6%
B5 previous graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
B5 previous graduation-rate cohort. Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
MeasurePell GrantSubsidized Stafford, no PellNeither Pell nor subsidized StaffordTotal
Initial cohort3521875831122
Did not persist1001
Final cohort3511875831121
Completed in less than four years4730167244
Completed in less than five years5832109199
Completed in less than six years1651940
Total completers12167295483
Six-year graduation rate34.5%35.8%50.6%43.1%
Retention Rates
B22 first-year retention
First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
B22 first-year retention. First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
MeasureValue
Entering cohortNot reported
Still enrolled next fallNot reported
Retention rate75.0%

First-Time, First-Year Admission

5 TABLES
Applications
C1 first-year admissions
First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.
C1 first-year admissions. First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.
MeasureMalesFemalesUnknown sexTotal
Applied36155181Not reportedNot reported
Admitted27413895Not reportedNot reported
Enrolled856984Not reportedNot reported
Enrolled full-timeNot reported984Not reportedNot reported
Enrolled part-time5872Not reportedNot reported
Admissions Requirements
Total academic units17
English4
Mathematics4
Science3
Of these, units that must be lab2
Foreign language1
Social studies2
History1
Academic electives2
Basis for Selection
C7 basis for selection
Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
C7 basis for selection. Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
MeasureVery importantImportantConsideredNot considered
Rigor of secondary school recordYes
Class rankYes
Academic GPAYes
Standardized test scoresYes
Application essayYes
RecommendationsYes
InterviewNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Extracurricular activitiesYes
Talent or abilityYes
Character and personal qualitiesYes
First generationYes
Alumni relationYes
Geographical residenceYes
State residencyYes
Religious affiliation or commitmentYes
Volunteer workYes
Work experienceYes
Level of applicant interestYes
First-time, first-year Profile
C9 test-score submission
Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
C9 test-score submission. Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
MeasurePercentNumber
SAT82.41623
ACT25.6505
C9 test-score percentiles
Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
C9 test-score percentiles. Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
Measure25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
SAT composite9401160Not reported
SAT evidence-based reading and writing470590Not reported
SAT math470580Not reported
ACT composite1825Not reported
ACT math1725Not reported
ACT English1724.5Not reported
ACT WritingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
ACT ScienceNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
ACT ReadingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Other extracted fields
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-8002
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69920.4
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59943.7
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-49929
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3994.9
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2990.1
SAT Math: 700-8002.5
SAT Math: 600-69916.3
SAT Math: 500-59946.5
SAT Math: 400-49927.5
SAT Math: 300-3996.9
SAT Math: 200-2990.3
SAT Composite: 1400-16001.2
SAT Composite: 1200-139917.1
SAT Composite: 1000-119946
SAT Composite: 800-99930.5
SAT Composite: 600-7995.1
SAT Composite: 400-5990.1
ACT Composite: 30-365.9
ACT Composite: 24-2932.1
ACT Composite: 18-2343
ACT Composite: 12-1719
ACT Composite: 6-110
ACT Composite: Below 60
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class10.7
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class26
Percent in top half of high school graduating class49.2
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class50.8
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class25.9
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:80.2
Percent who had GPA of 4.013.4
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9914
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7413
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4912.5
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.2413.2
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.9919.7
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.4911
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.993.2
Percent who had GPA below 1.00
Admission Policies
Amount of application fee:30
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
If yes, maximum period of postponement:1 year

Transfer Admission

2 TABLES
Fall Applicants
D2 transfer admissions
Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
D2 transfer admissions. Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
MeasureMalesFemalesUnknownTotal
Applied458621Not reported1079
Admitted349439Not reported788
Enrolled210233Not reported443
Application for Admission
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
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Academic Offerings and Policies

2 TABLES
Special Study Options
Accelerated programX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
Honors ProgramX
InternshipsX
Liberal arts/career combinationX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Required Course Work
Arts/fine artsX
English (including composition)X
HistoryX
HumanitiesX
MathematicsX
PhilosophyX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX

Student Life

4 TABLES
Percent Participating
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)14%
Percent of males who join fraternities1%
Percent of females who join sororities2%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing67%
Percent who live off campus or commute33%
Percent of students age 25 and older4%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)15%
Percent of males who join fraternities0%
Percent of females who join sororities1%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing26%
Percent who live off campus or commute74%
Percent of students age 25 and older16%
Average Age
Average age of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)19
Average age of full-time students21
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)22
Activities Offered
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
International Student OrganizationX
Literary magazineX
Marching bandX
Model UNX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
OperaX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Symphony orchestraX
Television stationX
Housing
Apartments for single studentsX
Special housing for disabled studentsX

Annual Expenses

4 TABLES
Public Tuition
G1 undergraduate costs
Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
G1 undergraduate costs. Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
MeasureFirst-yearAll undergraduates
TuitionNot reportedNot reported
Tuition: in-district8594.008594.00
Tuition: in-state8594.008594.00
Tuition: out-of-state22866.0022866.00
Tuition: nonresident22866.0022866.00
Required fees1050.001050.00
Food and housing, on-campusNot reportedNot reported
Housing only, on-campusNot reportedNot reported
Food only, on-campus meal planNot reportedNot reported
Comprehensive tuition, food, and housingNot reportedNot reported
OtherNot reportedNot reported
All Institutions Expenses
Estimated Expenses
G5 estimated expenses
Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.
G5 estimated expenses. Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.
MeasureResidentsCommuters living at homeCommuters not living at home
Books and supplies156015601560
Food onlyNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Housing onlyNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Food and housing totalNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Transportation167016701670
Other expenses144012881440
Per-Credit-Hour Charges
In-district:$286
In-state (out-of-district):$286
Out-of-state:$762

Financial Aid

7 TABLES
Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid
H2A non-need-based aid
Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
H2A non-need-based aid. Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
MeasureFirst-year full-timeAll undergraduates full-timeAll undergraduates less-than-full-time
Institutional non-need grant recipients29267423
Average institutional non-need grant397142222050
Athletic grant recipients481392
Average athletic grant3683396611000
Reporting Year
Academic Year2020-2021 estimated
Need-based Aid Awarded
Federal$14,769,179
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$8,945,953
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$4,797,254
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$2,276,616
Total Scholarships/Grants$30,789,002
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$25,819,262
Federal Work-Study$725,583
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$2,672,861
Total Self-Help$29,217,706
Parent Loans$13,658,083
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$1,148,477
Non-need-based Aid Awarded
Federal$592,128
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$86,692
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$6,051,742
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$721,130
Total Scholarships/Grants$7,451,692
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$8,551,534
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$4,338,036
Total Self-Help$12,889,570
Parent Loans$9,879,768
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$1,430,096
Students Awarded Aid
H2 students awarded aid
Need-based aid counts, need met, and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
H2 students awarded aid. Need-based aid counts, need met, and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
MeasureFirst-year full-timeAll undergraduates full-timeAll undergraduates less-than-full-time
Degree-seeking undergraduates196969321328
Applied for need-based aid17995639813
Determined to have financial need12354155719
Awarded any aid12234115677
Awarded need-based scholarship or grant aid10963659535
Awarded need-based self-help aid10293553553
Awarded non-need-based scholarship or grant aid13540816
Need fully met22578745
Average percentage of need metNot reported65.6Not reported
Average financial aid packageNot reported10871Not reported
Average need-based scholarship or grantNot reported82855681
Average need-based self-help awardNot reported42563606
Average need-based loanNot reported3541Not reported
Source Type Loan
H5 student loans
Graduating first-time student loan borrowers by loan source, share of class, and average per-borrower debt.
H5 student loans. Graduating first-time student loan borrowers by loan source, share of class, and average per-borrower debt.
MeasureNumber in classPercent of classAverage per borrower
Any loan program51563.626859
Federal loan programs50762.624341
Institutional loan programsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
State loan programsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Private student loans749.120156
Institutional Aid
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details: Click or tap here to enter text. Are these policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic? ☐ Yes ☐ No Common Data Set 2020-2021

Instructional Faculty And Class Size

3 TABLES
Instructional Faculty
I1 instructional faculty
Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.
I1 instructional faculty. Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.
MeasureFull-timePart-timeTotal
Total instructional faculty313261574
Members of minority groupsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Females151142293
Males162119281
NonresidentsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Doctorate or other terminal degreeNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Master's, but not terminal master'sNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Bachelor's degreeNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Unknown or other highest degreeNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Stand-alone graduate/professional programsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Student to Faculty Ratio
Fall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio19
based on ____ students7,618
and ____ faculty402
Undergraduate Class Size
I3 undergraduate class size
Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
I3 undergraduate class size. Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
MeasureClass sectionsClass subsections
2-9 students22075
10-19 students22075
20-29 students47277
30-39 students38399
40-49 students1241
50-99 students680
100+ students860
Total20

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred

2 TABLES
Diploma/Certificates
J degrees conferred by discipline
Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
J degrees conferred by discipline. Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
MeasureCertificate/diplomaAssociateBachelor's
Agriculture2%Not reported1.7%
Natural resources and conservation2%Not reported1.8%
ArchitectureNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Area, ethnic, and gender studiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Communication/journalismNot reportedNot reported3.3%
Communication technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Computer and information sciences1.0%Not reported2.6%
Personal and culinary services4.4%Not reported4.0%
EducationNot reportedNot reported7%
EngineeringNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Engineering technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguisticsNot reportedNot reported4%
Family and consumer sciences8.2%Not reported1.1%
Law/legal studiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
EnglishNot reportedNot reported1.9%
Liberal arts/general studies60.8%Not reported3.6%
Library scienceNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Biological/life sciencesNot reportedNot reported7.3%
Mathematics and statisticsNot reportedNot reported7%
Military science and military technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Interdisciplinary studiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Parks and recreation4%Not reported11.3%
Philosophy and religious studiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Theology and religious vocationsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Physical sciencesNot reportedNot reported2.0%
Science technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
PsychologyNot reportedNot reported4.9%
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective servicesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Public administration and social servicesNot reportedNot reported2.0%
Social sciences2%Not reported1.9%
Construction trades12.8%Not reported3.0%
Mechanic and repair technologies1.9%Not reported2.2%
Precision production12.1%Not reported6.9%
Transportation and materials movingNot reportedNot reported1.0%
Visual and performing artsNot reportedNot reported5.2%
Health professions and related programsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Business/marketingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
HistoryNot reportedNot reported1.2%
OtherNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
TotalNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Bachelors

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