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Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, Colorado

9,785 Students on Campus
Grand Junction Location
81,611 Metro Population
9,785 Students on Campus
Grand Junction Location
81,611 Metro Population

About This Campus

Colorado Mesa University aspires to be a human scale university that serves as a model of the world we want to create, a world where people aspire to love, extend dignity, choose courage, demonstrate humility, develop resiliency, celebrate curiosity, and use power for good. CMU has an enrollment of more than 10,000 students. Students can choose from more than 200 programs of study along with graduate programs in business administration, education, kinesiology, nursing, OT, PT, PA, and social work. Within our University is CMU Tech where students access the hands-on training and practical skills necessary to succeed in a growing economy where trade and technical skills are needed. Our faculty creates an environment designed to foster a dynamic exchange of ideas. In addition to teaching, professors serve as academic advisors and collaborate with students each year in challenging undergraduate research programs, an experience often found only in graduate programs.

$100 million+ in renovations & construction projects, including a new residence and food hall, are scheduled to be completed in Fall 2026!

CMU's Limelight Rainforest team bested ~300 other teams from 70 countries to win the XPRIZE Rainforest competition & $5 million top prize.

One of the largest geothermal heat pump systems in North America connects16 buildings & provides 90% of the energy to operate the campus.

Helpful Information

Location Information

Colorado Mesa's main campus encompasses 141 acres in the heart of Grand Junction, Colorado. Nestled between mountains and high-desert canyons, the area is home to some of the best outdoor recreation in the country and enjoys 300+ days of sunshine a year. Outdoor recreational activities range from mountain biking to whitewater rafting to alpine skiing-and much more. Within minutes from campus you can visit the Colorado National Monument. The Monument is 23,000 acres of rock formations, arches, windows, canyons and exposed layers of earth. With mountains on one side and high-desert canyons on the other, there are plenty of opportunities for adventure and our Outdoor Program will help you explore it all.

Academics

REGISTRATION:
TERM DATES:

Fall Start Date: 08/17/2026 - Fall End Date: 12/10/2026

Spring Start Date: 01/20/2026 - Spring End Date: 05/14/2026

CLOSED PROGRAMS:

Any secondary application program such as Education, Nursing, Radiologic Science, and CMU-CU Engineering Partnership degrees.

RESTRICTED/LIMITED PROGRAMS:

Registration for Criminal Justice, Business, Psychology and Construction Management courses is competitive.

OPTIONS:

Honors Access:

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:

Conditions

GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
  • Full Year Exchange: Accepted
  • Single Term Exchange: Accepted
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
  • Receive from Canada: Will Accept Home Pay
  • Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)?
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
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  • Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - No
  • Accept Canadian students on J1 visa or F1 visa? - F1 Visa

Tuition/Finance

Figures per Semester are current as of 11/21/2025
TUITION:
  • Campus Budget
  • Fees are subject to change without notice
  • Home Tuition Payment: Available
  • Away Tuition Payment: Available
    Estimated cost: $5787
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
  • Home Payment: 18
  • Host Payment: 18
MISCELLANEOUS FEES:
Purpose
Amount
Period
Plan
Status
Housing Fee
$200
Term
Away & Home
Optional
Parking Fee
$0
Year
Away & Home
Optional

Canadian students may incur additional fees relating to their student visa and services provided by the International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) office.

Financial Aid for NSE Students. Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Room/Meals

Figures per Semester are current as of 11/21/2025
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:
  • Is on-campus housing available? Yes
  • Is on-campus living required? No
  • Number of reserved housing spaces: 0
  • Average Room Cost (per term): $4125
  • On-Campus Housing
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
MEAL PLANS:
  • Are meal plans available on campus? Yes
  • Is a meal plan purchase required for on-campus, non-apartment residence halls? Yes
  • Average Meal Plan Cost (per term): $3000
  • Campus Meal Plans
NOTES ABOUT MEAL PLANS:

For students living in a non-apartment style hall, you will be required to participate in one of our resident meal plans.

Fees are subject to change without notice.

Chance of Acceptance

Priority Placements for Academic Year 26/27

If this is your top choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Excellent

This campus accepts most (75%+) applicants. You may want to consider adding alternate choice campuses marked as OPEN or EXCELLENT to ensure placement.

Away Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

If this is your alternate choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Excellent

This campus accepts most (75%+) applicants. You may want to consider adding alternate choice campuses marked as OPEN or EXCELLENT to ensure placement.

Away Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

Resources

CAMPUS SOCIAL MEDIA: