Incoming Freshmen
Admissions Requirements
- Completed "Application for Admission"
- Official High School Transcripts or GED scores
- SAT I or ACT test scores
- $30 application fee
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (optional)
- Personal Essay (optional)
There are also differing levels of requirements for different educational goals - please see the next section.
Academic Qualifications
Admission to Colorado Mesa University is considered moderately selective for our bachelors degree programs. We also offer many associates degree options with varying levels of selectivity. For students interested in our technical associates and certificate programs offered through WCCC (Western Colorado Community College) -admission is generally open.
The Colorado Commission on Higher Education has set up an index recommendation for students interested in earning bachelors degrees at Colorado colleges and universities. Colorado Mesa University considers students with an index of 85 or higher and successful completion of the Higher Education Admission Requirements (H.E.A.R.) for baccalaureate programs, while students below the index will be considered for admission into associates and certificate programs.
Higher Education Admission Requirements
Incoming first-time students and those with less than 30 college credits should meet certain academic course requirements (listed below) for acceptance into four-year programs. A unit is equal to one full year of credit (Carnegie unit). Students need a passing grade in each course. Students may have the option of testing out of some of the requirements (See C.C.H.E. site).
| Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|
| English (two units must include writing, grammar or comp) | 4 |
| Mathematics (Algebra I level and higher) | 4 |
| Natural/Physical Sciences (two units must be lab-based) | 3 |
| Social Sciences (at least one unit of U.S. or world history) | 3 |
| Foreign Language (must be same language) | 1 |
| Academic Electives | 2 |
| Total: | 17 |
Application
The Colorado Mesa University application can be found online by clicking HERE. Hard copy versions can also be used and mailed or faxed to the Colorado Mesa University Admissions Office.
Mail applications to:
Colorado Mesa university
Office of Admissions
1100 North Ave.
Grand Junction, CO 81501
$30 Application Fee
Your application to Colorado Mesa University requires an application fee of $30. This can be paid online with a credit card or by sending a check or money order to the Admissions Office. The admissions staff will consider an application fee waiver for anyone demonstrating a financial hardship.
If you opted to "Pay Later" during the application process, click to pay your application fee.
Official High School Transcripts
Upon completion of your application for admission, contact your high school guidance counselor to have an official copy of your high school transcripts sent to the Colorado Mesa University Admissions Office. Official transcripts must be received by the Admissions Office and must have been sent directly from the high school guidance office.
College Entrance Tests
Colorado Mesa University requires either the SAT 1 or the ACT for admission consideration into bachelors and associate degree programs. A college entrance test is not required for admission into our certificate programs.
Letters of Recommendation (Optional)
Although recommended, Colorado Mesa University does not require letters of recommendation. If letters are submitted they will be reviewed and considered in the admission of a student. Letters of recommendation are especially helpful for students who are concerned about their admissibility. Students who would like to submit letters of recommendation should submit letters that address academic preparedness for college level work in their field of interest, work ethic, promise, and motivation. Students should also know that while a letter of recommendation can assist in the admissions process, the actual admission of a student is based upon a review of the entire application.
Essay (optional)
Although desirable - Colorado Mesa University does not require essays. Essays, however, provide a forum for students to tell us more about who they are, what they are interested in and how they will be successful in their pursuit of higher education. This can also be especially helpful in the consideration of an applicant who has had a particularly difficult year for a variety of reasons. For those students who are concerned about their admissibility - an essay is highly encouraged and will be reviewed by the Admissions Review Committee. It will likely have bearing on the admission for that particular student.
Files are available in Adobe Acrobat .pdf format. If you are unable to view the files, please download the free version of Adobe Acrobat Reader.
The Admissions Staff is happy to assist throughout the enrollment process, please contact us at 970.248.1875 or admissions@coloradomesa.edu