2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More

$15,324

Net Price

80%

Admitted

29%

Enrolled

46%

Graduation Rate

18/1

Student / Faculty

University Detail

Colorado Mesa University

is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 8,907. In 2021, there were 76 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #6 in Colorado and ranks #867 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.

Psychology Degrees Offered

Bachelor

Psychology Graduates

76

Total Enrollment

8,907

Type

Public, Four or more years

Institution Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission

Ranking for Colorado Mesa University

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#6

Colorado Rank

Combining ranking factors for 16 schools that offer psychology degrees in Colorado, Colorado Mesa University ranks #6.

#867

U.S. Rank

Combining ranking factors for 1,439 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Colorado Mesa University ranks #867.

Psychology Programs Offered

For psychology degrees, Colorado Mesa University offers General Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level.

In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.

Psychology Graduates in 2021BS
General Psychology53
Social Work23
Total Graduates76
US Department of Education

Admission, Enrollment, Graduation

In the fall of 2021, 8,082 students applied to the Colorado Mesa University. The university admitted 80% and 29% of those who were admitted also enrolled.

By comparison, the average number of applicants for Colorado universities is 12,853. On average, all Colorado institutions admit 83% and 20% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.

The percentage of Colorado Mesa University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 72%. Compared to all Colorado four or more years colleges, the percentage is 71%.

The overall graduation rate for Colorado Mesa University is 46%, compared to 53% for all Colorado universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 57%.

  • Credits Accepted: Dual enrollment, Credit for life experiences, Advanced placement (AP) credits

Compare CMU to Colorado Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees

Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Colorado Mesa University to the average of all Colorado four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.

Why it Matters

Compare Admission and Enrollment

Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.

CMU

8,082

Applicants

80%

Percent Admitted

29%

Percent Enrolled

72%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

46%

Graduation Rate

CO Colleges

12,853

Applicants

83%

Percent Admitted

20%

Percent Enrolled

71%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

53%

Graduation Rate

Student & Faculty Information

In the fall of 2021, there were 317 or 54% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 269 or 46% part-time faculty members employed at Colorado Mesa University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 317 or 54%.

Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.

Why it Matters

Compare Faculty Numbers

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.

CMU

18 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

54%

Percent Full-Time

46%

Percent Part-Time

54%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

CO Colleges

15 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

53%

Percent Full-Time

47%

Percent Part-Time

49%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

Tuition and Student Expenses

For the 2021-2022 academic year at Colorado Mesa University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $8,020, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,560.

For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $9,270 and the average cost for graduate fees is $630.

In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Colorado Mesa University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.

Expenses for Colorado Mesa University2021-2022
On Campus Room & Board$11,265
On-Campus Living Expenses$3,110
Total Living Expenses$14,375
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate$8,020
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate$1,560
Total Undergraduate Expenses$23,955
In-State, Graduate Tuition$9,270
In-State, Graduate Fees$630
Total Graduate Expenses$9,900
US Department of Education

Net Price

Average Net Price

The average net price to attend Colorado Mesa University is $15,324. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.

In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.

Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.

Net Price by Family Income

Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend Colorado Mesa University presented by family income bracket.

Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Average Net Price by Income2020-20212021-2022
$0 – $30,000$12,685$12,638
$30,001 – $48,000$13,640$13,761
$48,001 – $75,000$16,572$15,258
$75,001 – $110,000$19,143$18,618
$110,001 and more$20,086$20,122
US Department of Education

Compare Colorado Mesa University to all Colorado universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.

For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.

Why it Matters

Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.

CMU

$23,955

Cost to Attend

$7,208

Average Financial Aid

89%

Percent Receiving Aid

$15,324

Net Price

CO Colleges

$33,618

Cost to Attend

$13,144

Average Financial Aid

89%

Percent Receiving Aid

$19,516

Average Net Price

Financial Aid

The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 1,645 or 89%.

The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 6,444 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $7,208.

All Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid# Receiving AidAverage Aid Received
Grant or Scholarship Aid6,444$7,208
Pell Grants2,769$4,900
Federal Student Loans3,485$5,908
US Department of Education

Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Colorado Mesa University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.

We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.

Why it Matters

Compare Financial Aid

Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.

CMU

6,444

Grant or Scholarship Aid

51%

Grants or Scholarships

2,769

Number of Pell Grants

22%

Pell Grants

3,485

Federal Student Loans

27%

Federal Student Loans

CO Colleges

4,989

Grant or Scholarship Aid

52%

Grants or Scholarships

2,046

Number of Pell Grants

21%

Pell Grants

2,640

Federal Student Loans

27%

Federal Student Loans

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