Colorado Mesa University welcomes first-time undergraduate students to apply for admission. You are considered a first-time international undergraduate student (freshman) if:
- You are a non-resident who has or will be seeking an international student visa.
AND - You have completed or are completing high school/secondary school,
AND - You have never attended college after high school graduation.
Each student's application will be carefully reviewed for consideration. All international students seeking direct admission to CMU must meet certain academic standards and submit documentation as outlined in the admission requirements below.
To ensure adequate time for processing applications and the delivery of the immigration and admission documents, international students are encouraged to apply no later than May 1 for the fall semester and October 1 for the spring semester.
Contact International Admissions Staff
Office of International Student Admissions and Programs Admission Requirements
- Official Secondary/High School Transcripts - "Transcript" refers to a course list, grade list, mark book or other document detailing classes and grades.
- Submit an official transcript in English from the last high school/secondary school attended. A transcript is considered "official" only if imprinted with the issuing institution's official seal or is a certified true copy. If transcripts are emailed or faxed by the applicant, the DO NOT count as official. Electronic copies from the school are acceptable, but they need to be sent to [email protected].
- If the student has taken college or university classes, please refer to Transfer Students. Official high school transcripts must be submitted by transfer students only if you have less than 24 U.S. equivalent credit hours of college-level coursework.
If you have more than one source of funding, you must submit an official bank statement for each person/source. A financial bank statement is only "official" if it is printed on organization letterhead with the amount clearly displayed.
Students who qualify for the International Student Merit Scholarship (see #3 above) only need to prove funds of $32,634. This is the amount of required funds minus the scholarship amount.
Estimated annual cost attendance for undergraduate programs:
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Tuition/fees (30 credit hours over two semesters)* |
$24,663 |
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Residence Hall & Meal Plan Average* |
$11,571 |
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Personal Expense Average** |
$4,000 |
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Books & Supplies Average |
$1,400 |
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Total |
$41,634 |
| *denotes a charge billed by the university ** personal expenses include mandatory international student insurance |
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*Please note that the CMU-CU Boulder Mechanical Engineering Partnership Program has a different tuition structure. Learn more about the engineering program.
The chart above reflects the average cost of attendance and living expenses for a full-time undergraduate student during the nine month academic year. These are estimated expenses. Tuition and fees are direct costs while all other expenses will vary based on living arrangements, major, marital status and lifestyle. These costs are based on the current academic year and are subject to change.
Scholarship Opportunity! CMU offers a merit scholarship, worth $9,000 per year, for high achieving international students with a U.S.-equivalent 3.0 cumulative GPA. Inquire with the International Student Admissions and Programs Office for more information.
- Each sponsor who submits a bank statement must also submit a Statement of Financial Support and have it notarized by a public official or notary who verifies the signature of the person signing the form. Applications cannot be processed until proof of adequate funding is demonstrated.
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Internet Based |
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Band 6 |
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Note: Subject score minimums apply to Reading and Writing |
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All Other English Proficiency Tests |
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Note: If a student does not meet these minimum English proficiency requirements, international students may apply for conditional admission and attend an approved intensive English language program |
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All documents should be uploaded in the Application Portal
If you have any issues uploading them, please email [email protected]
Official Transcripts emailed by your high school should be emailed to [email protected]
Physical Official Transcripts should be sent to the following address:
Colorado Mesa University
International Student Admissions and Programs
1100 North Avenue
Grand Junction, Colorado 81501
USA
Optional admissions documents:
- The SAT or ACT test is optional but recommended. First-time students who have not taken this test are required to take placement exams with Colorado Mesa University's Testing Center before registering for math and English classes. This ensures that students are placed in the correct level of courses. Please note that any student wishing to be considered for NCAA athletics must submit an SAT or ACT score.
Finalizing your enrollment
Anytime during the admissions process but before registering for classes, students must:
- Submit immunization records
- Colorado State law requires college students born after January 1, 1957 to show proof of two measles, mumps, and rubella immunization shots. If the student received a second measles dose prior to July 1, 1992, the second mumps and rubella doses are not required. Students will upload proof of vaccination online after receiving admission. More information on immunizations.
- Enroll in Colorado Mesa University international student group health insurance plan
- Detailed information about health insurance and options for coverage is provided after admission.
- Please note that current CMU international students must maintain health insurance for no less than one semester in duration.
- If notified by the Office of International Student Admissions and Programs of the need to provide a tuition deposit, please see the International Payment Policy for more information and payment instruction