Colorado Mesa University
Admissions
Interested in attending Colorado Mesa University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Colorado Mesa University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Colorado Mesa University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Colorado Mesa accepted 81% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 10,597 people applied and 8,629 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at Colorado Mesa University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 19% ended up enrolling at Colorado Mesa University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Colorado Mesa University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Colorado Mesa considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
Important
- Class Rank
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Recommendation(s)
- Standardized Test Scores
- State Residency
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Colorado Mesa University?
Grades
2% of freshmen who attended Colorado Mesa were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 11% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
Colorado Mesa is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
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