10 Interesting Facts about Colorado Mesa University

1. Colorado Mesa University (CMU) is a public university located in Grand Junction, Colorado, USA.
2. The university was founded in 1925 as Grand Junction Junior College and became a four-year institution in 1974.
3. CMU has an undergraduate enrollment of approximately 9,500 students and a student-faculty ratio of 22:1.
4. The university offers more than 100 academic programs in fields such as business, education, health sciences, engineering, and liberal arts.
5. CMU has a strong commitment to hands-on learning and practical experience, with numerous opportunities for internships, research, and community engagement.
6. The university has a diverse student body, with students from all 50 U.S. states and more than 30 countries represented on campus.
7. CMU has a strong athletic program, with 23 NCAA Division II varsity teams and numerous club and intramural sports.
8. The university has a number of unique academic and research centers, including the Center for Entrepreneurship, the Maverick Innovation Center, and the Water Center for the West.
9. CMU is located in the heart of Colorado’s Grand Valley, with access to outdoor recreation opportunities such as skiing, hiking, mountain biking, and river rafting.
10. Notable alumni of Colorado Mesa University include former NFL player Phil Loadholt, former MLB player Eric Young Jr., and Colorado state senator Kerry Donovan.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

75%

Tuition & Fee

All Programs

Accounting
Addiction Studies
Agriculture Science
Animation, Film, Photography and Motion Design
Anthropology and Geography
Applied Business
Archaeology
Art
Athletic Training
Aviation Technology
Baking and Pastry
Biological Sciences
Business Administration
Business Analytics
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Classical Studies
Communication Studies
Computer Aided Design
Computer Information Systems
Computer Science
Construction Electrical
Construction Management
Construction Technology
Criminal Justice
Culinary Arts
Cyber Security
Dance
Digital Filmmaking
Drafting
Early Childhood Education
Economics
Education
Electric Lineworker
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Emergency Management and Disaster Planning
Emergency Medical Technician
Energy Management/ Landman
English
Entrepreneurship
Environmental Science and Technology
Exercise Science
Finance
Fire Science
Fitness and Health Promotion
Forensic Science
Forensics
Geographic Information Science and Technology
Geosciences
Gerontology
Graphic Design
History
Hospitality Management
Human Resource Management
Humanities
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Information and Communication Technology
Innovation
Interdisciplinary Studies
International Business
International Studies
Kinesiology
Land Surveying and Geomatics
Liberal Arts
Management
Manufacturing Technology
Marketing
Mass Communication
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics
Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Office Assistant
Music
Nurse Aide
Nursing
Occupational Therapy
Outdoor Recreation Industry Studies
Personal Trainer
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Philosophy
Physical Therapy
Physician Assistant Studies
Physics
Police Academy
Political Science
Psychology
Radiologic Science
Real Estate
Social Science
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Sport Management
Statistics
Surgical Technology
Sustainability Practices
Sustainable Agriculture
Theatre Arts
Transportation Services
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Veterinary Technology
Viticulture and Enology
Water Quality Management
Watershed Science
Welding
Wildland Fire Management
Women’s Studies

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
6,857 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads
2,088