Grand Junction, CO
Admission is not highly competitive: about 81 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 3 percentage points since 2019, from 78% to 81% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 8,845 | 6,917 | 2,069 | 78% |
| 2020 | 8,796 | 6,636 | 1,970 | 75% |
| 2021 | 8,082 | 6,485 | 1,855 | 80% |
| 2022 | 9,810 | 8,021 | 1,752 | 82% |
| 2023 | 10,631 | 8,653 | 1,806 | 81% |
Fall 2023 applicants
4,936 of 6,029 women and 3,693 of 4,568 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Colorado Mesa University has an acceptance rate of 81% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 8,653 of 10,631 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 81 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
10,631 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 1,806 enrolled.
No. Colorado Mesa University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 3 percentage points since 2019, from 78% to 81% — it has become less selective.