More selective than 56% of Colorado colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
49% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 10% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Colorado Mesa University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Colorado Mesa University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Colorado Mesa University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 480 | 590 |
| SAT math | 450 | 570 |
| ACT composite | 18 | 24 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 930 | 1160 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Colorado Mesa University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 82% | 480–590 | 450–570 | 18–24 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 81% | 470–600 | 460–580 | 19–26 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Colorado Mesa University compared with other Colorado colleges?
Colorado Mesa University has the 8th-lowest acceptance rate of 16 Colorado colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | 75% | 46% | $11,900 |
| 5 | Fort Lewis College | 77% | 36% | $17,296 |
| 6 | University of Denver | 78% | 76% | $36,131 |
| 7 | University of Colorado Boulder | 78% | 74% | $25,346 |
| 8 | Colorado Mesa University | 82% | 41% | $15,103 |
| 9 | University of Northern Colorado | 86% | 51% | $17,760 |
| 10 | Regis University | 86% | 61% | $18,397 |
| 11 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins | 89% | 67% | $21,279 |
| 12 | Colorado State University Pueblo | 95% | 40% | $10,051 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Colorado colleges →
Who enrolls at Colorado Mesa University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Colorado Mesa University admissions questions
What is the Colorado Mesa University acceptance rate?
Colorado Mesa University accepts 82% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 8,653 of 10,631 applicants were admitted.
Does Colorado Mesa University require the SAT or ACT?
Colorado Mesa University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 49% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 10% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Colorado Mesa University?
The middle 50% of Colorado Mesa University enrolled first-year students scored 930–1160 on the SAT and 18–24 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Colorado Mesa University?
21% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,806 of 8,653).
Is Colorado Mesa University getting harder to get into?
Colorado Mesa University accepted 82% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 81% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Colorado Mesa University overview