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How strong are the academics at Colorado Mesa University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

18:1
Student to faculty ratio
23
Average class size
28%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Colorado Mesa has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 18:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
215
10-19
465
20-29
353
30-39
105
40-49
61
50-99
75
100+
1

Honors Programs

Colorado Mesa University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Colorado Mesa's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Colorado Mesa University:

75%
First-year retention rate
28%
4-year grad rate
47%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Colorado Mesa University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Business Administration and Management, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Psychology, General
43.8
75.24
106.68
138.12
169.56
201

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 82
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 201
  • Accounting 26
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General 5
Communication
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 32
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
  • Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 14
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 29
  • Information Technology 14
Education
  • Music Teacher Education 5
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 19
  • Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 13
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 25
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Child Care Provider/Assistant 2
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 6
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 146
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 25
History
  • History, General 16
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 64
  • Criminal Justice/Police Science 11
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 32
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 17
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 7
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 31
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 98
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 25
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General 11
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 12
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 10
  • Physics, General 4
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 70
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 18
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 11
  • Social Sciences, General 9
  • Sociology, General 7
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Graphic Design 17
  • Art/Art Studies, General 16
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 10
  • Music, General 7
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 4
  • Dance, General 1
  • Music Performance, General 0

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