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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
244
10-19
452
20-29
401
30-39
126
40-49
50
50-99
94
100+
2

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:

79%
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
Psychology, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
36.6
77.88
119.16
160.44
201.72
243

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 71
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 243
  • Accounting 33
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General 2
Communication
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 25
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
  • Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 24
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 23
  • Information Technology 11
Education
  • Music Teacher Education 6
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 26
  • Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 14
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 18
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Child Care Provider/Assistant 7
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 5
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 145
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 18
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 1
History
  • History, General 22
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 66
  • Criminal Justice/Police Science 10
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 46
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 9
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 2
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 23
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 89
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 32
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General 14
Physical Sciences
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 9
  • Chemistry, General 9
  • Physics, General 6
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 83
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 23
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 15
  • Sociology, General 11
  • Social Sciences, General 7
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Art/Art Studies, General 22
  • Graphic Design 8
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 8
  • Music, General 5
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 2
  • Dance, General 1
  • Music Performance, General 0
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