Colorado Mesa University Acceptance Rate
Grand Junction, Colorado · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 10,631
- Admitted
- 8,653
- Yield
- 20.9%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Colorado Mesa University's acceptance rate has fallen from 82.3% in 2014–15 to 81.4% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 5,893 to 10,631 (+80%) over that period.
Its 81.4% rate makes Colorado Mesa University more selective than about 39% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 17 tracked Colorado schools, it is more selective than about 59%.
Colorado Mesa University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 20.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 5,893 | 4,848 | 82.3% | 1,854 |
| 2015–16 | 6,670 | 5,540 | 83.1% | 2,120 |
| 2016–17 | 7,152 | 5,918 | 82.7% | 2,005 |
| 2017–18 | 6,982 | 5,702 | 81.7% | 1,882 |
| 2018–19 | 7,163 | 5,782 | 80.7% | 2,044 |
| 2019–20 | 8,845 | 6,917 | 78.2% | 2,069 |
| 2020–21 | 8,796 | 6,636 | 75.4% | 1,970 |
| 2021–22 | 8,082 | 6,485 | 80.2% | 1,855 |
| 2022–23 | 9,810 | 8,021 | 81.8% | 1,752 |
| 2023–24 | 10,631 | 8,653 | 81.4% | 1,806 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 6,029 | 4,936 | 81.9% |
| Men | 4,568 | 3,693 | 80.8% |
| Unknown | 34 | 24 | 70.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 470–600 | 49% |
| SAT Math | 460–580 | |
| ACT Composite | 19–26 | 10% |
How Colorado Mesa University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Colorado Mesa University's acceptance rate?
Colorado Mesa University's acceptance rate is 81.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (8,653 admitted of 10,631 applicants).
Is Colorado Mesa University test optional?
Colorado Mesa University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Colorado Mesa University?
Colorado Mesa University received 10,631 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 8,653.
What SAT score do you need for Colorado Mesa University?
Admitted students at Colorado Mesa University typically scored 470–600 on SAT Reading/Writing and 460–580 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Colorado Mesa University getting harder to get into?
Colorado Mesa University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 82.3% in 2014–15 to 81.4% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.coloradomesa.edu/.