Colorado Mesa Admission Requirements

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Colorado Mesa Admission Overview

Colorado Mesa admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Colorado Mesa admitted 82% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.28 GPA (B+) and SAT 930-1160 / ACT 18-24. Colorado Mesa is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Colorado Mesa is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Colorado Mesa Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

82%

Admission Standards

Very Easy

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Acceptance Rate

The Colorado Mesa acceptance rate is 82%. Last year, 10,225 of 12,465 applicants were admitted. That is the 8th lowest acceptance rate in Colorado.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Colorado Mesa and can you get accepted?

Colorado Mesa is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Colorado Mesa University typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.28. 23% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Colorado Mesa GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.28

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.28

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Colorado Mesa typically have around a 3.28 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. Colorado Mesa is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #16 in Colorado for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Colorado Mesa University freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	16.8%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	14.4%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	13.6%	Avg +
3.25 to 3.49	12.5%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	11.4%	Avg -
2.50 to 2.99	17.9%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	10.5%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	2.8%	Reach
less than 1.00	0.1%	Reach

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Colorado Mesa SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

930-1160

Freshmen who sent SAT

53%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 480
Math 450
Composite 930

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 590
Math 570
Composite 1160

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Colorado Mesa typically score around a 1050 SAT (middle 50% 930–1160) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 49th percentile nationally. Colorado Mesa ranks #13 in the state of Colorado for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 930 to 1160

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Colorado Mesa is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1050 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Colorado Mesa University
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1160+	Above 75th	>90%
1050 to 1160	Avg +	82%-90%
930 to 1050	Avg -	71%-82%
Below 930	Below mid-50	<71%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Colorado Mesa ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

18-24

Freshmen reporting ACT

25th Percentile Scores

English 17
Math 17
Composite 18

75th Percentile Scores

English 24
Math 25
Composite 24

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Colorado Mesa typically have around a 21 ACT (mid-50 18–24) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 57th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Colorado Mesa places #14 among colleges in Colorado for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 18 to 24

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Colorado Mesa without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 21.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Colorado Mesa University
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
24+	Above 75th	>90%
21 to 24	Avg +	82%-90%
18 to 21	Avg -	71%-82%
Below 18	Below mid-50	<71%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Colorado Mesa University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	6,894	5,557	12,465
Accepted	5,665	4,548	10,225
Acceptance Rate	82%	82%	82%
Enrolled	1,239	1,114	2,359
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	22%	24%	23%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Colorado Mesa University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Colorado Mesa University application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Colorado Mesa University is $40.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Colorado Mesa University
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Colorado Mesa is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 82% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.28 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (930-1160); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025