Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, COPublicRank 1449 of 1,732Traditional rank 947 of 1,156
Freshman grant vs later years
Average grant per recipient, IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Averages across all recipients, not a prediction for one student. Continuing students include transfers and part-time students. Data is about two years old. How this is calculated.
Average net price by family income (2022-23)
| Family income | Avg net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $11,547 |
| $30–48k | $11,755 |
| $48–75k | $15,061 |
| $75–110k | $18,182 |
| $110k+ | $20,288 |
First-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Published cost (IPEDS)
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2022-23 | $9,297 |
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2023-24 | $9,712 |
| Change | $415 (+4.5%) |
| Tuition and fees (out-of-state), 2023-24 | $24,312 |
| On-campus room and board, 2023-24 | $11,760 |
Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, academic years 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Tuition and fees trend (in-state)
Published tuition and required fees, +12.6% from first to last year shown. Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2021-22 and 2023-24 files.
Average net price trend
Average net price for first-time, full-time students receiving grant aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Outcomes and aid profile
| Bachelor's graduation rate within 6 years | 47% |
| Full-time freshman retention (return for year 2) | 75% |
| Freshmen receiving Pell Grants | 33% |
| Freshmen taking federal loans | 42% |
| Average federal loan (freshmen who borrow) | $4,856 |
| Aid drop one year earlier (2021-22) | $971 |
Sources: IPEDS Graduation Rates 2023 (DRVGR), Fall Enrollment 2023 (retention), SFA 2022-23 and 2021-22. "Freshmen" = first-time, full-time undergraduates.
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Similar colleges
| College | Freshman grant | Drop |
|---|---|---|
| Aims Community College | $7,333 | $838 |
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $8,079 | −$2,038 |
| Western Colorado University | $7,169 | −$2,820 |
| Pueblo Community College | $8,590 | $963 |
| Community College of Denver | $8,670 | $414 |
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