Applying to Colorado Mesa

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
81.39%	1,060

Colorado Mesa University's acceptance rate is 81.39% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 10,631 students applied and 8,653 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Colorado Mesa.

The median SAT score is 1,060 and the ACT score is 22 at Colorado Mesa.

To apply to Colorado Mesa, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Colorado Mesa University is 81.39% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 20.87%. 4,568 men and 6,029 women applied to Colorado Mesa and 3,693 men and 4,936 women students were accepted.

Among them, 873 men and 927 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Colorado Mesa.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Colorado Mesa
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	10,631	4,568	6,029	0	34
Admitted	8,653	3,693	4,936	0	24
Enrolled	1,806	873	927	0	6
Acceptance Rate	81.39%	80.85%	81.87%	-	70.59%
Yield	20.87%	23.64%	18.78%	-	25.00%

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Colorado Mesa University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 883 students (49% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 178 students (10%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Colorado Mesa.

The median SAT score is 1,060 with 540 SAT EBRW and 520 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 600 and the 25^th percentile is 470. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 580 and 25^th percentile is 460 .

The median ACT composite score is 22 with 75^th percentile score of 26 and 25^th percentile score of 19 at Colorado Mesa. The median ACT math score is 21 and the ACT English score is 21.

The SAT and ACT scores at Colorado Mesa University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,094, ACT: 23 - public baccalaureate college - diverse fields).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Colorado Mesa
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	930	1060	1180
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	470	540	600
SAT Math	460	520	580
ACT Composite	19	22	26
ACT Math	17	21	25
ACT English	18	21	25

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Colorado Mesa University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 1,806 first-year students enrolled in Colorado Mesa. The proportion of full-time students is 91.69% and part-time students is 8.31%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 48.34% and women students is 51.33%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Colorado Mesa.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Colorado Mesa
	Total	Men	Women	Gender Unknown
Total	1,806	873	927	6
Full-time	1,656	804	847	5
Part-time	150	69	80	1

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Colorado Mesa. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Colorado Mesa University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Colorado Mesa Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $40 for undergraduate schools and $50 for graduate schools of Colorado Mesa University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Colorado Mesa.

Admission Information for Applying to Colorado Mesa
Open Admission Policy	No
Undergraduate Application Fees	$40
Graduate Application Fees	$50
Admission Information	https://www.coloradomesa.edu/future.html
Online Application	https://www.coloradomesa.edu/admissions/apply.html
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within and/or outside a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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