Campus & Student Life at Colorado Mesa University

Home to about 8,945 undergraduates in 2020, Colorado Mesa University is a public university located in Grand Junction, Colorado. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Colorado Mesa University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Colorado Mesa University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Colorado Mesa University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Colorado Mesa University Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Colorado Mesa University Disability Services.

Colorado Mesa University for the Military

While not a "service academy", Colorado Mesa University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Colorado Mesa University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Colorado Mesa University for Veterans Guide.

Colorado Mesa University offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, Colorado Mesa University does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Colorado Mesa University

Colorado Mesa University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Colorado Mesa University

There were 8,945 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 6,857 (76.7%). Part-time attendance was 2,088 (23.3%).

Colorado Mesa University is Ranked #546 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Colorado Mesa University receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Colorado Mesa University #546 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Colorado Mesa University by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Colorado Mesa University Diversity Guide.

Colorado Mesa University Competes in the NCAA

Colorado Mesa University has a total of 674 student athletes, 417 men and 257 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Colorado Mesa University Athletics