Description

Grand Junction, Colorado, right at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, is home to Mesa State College. There, students can earn technical certificates and associate’s degrees in as few as two years.

Some of the special programs offered include Archaeology, Construction Management, Early Childhood Education, Entrepreneurships, Graphic Design, Radiologic Technology, Teacher Education, and Watershed Science.

Nearly every major at Mesa has its own scholarship options, along with need-based and academic scholarships. Grants and loans are also options for those who fill out the FAFSA. These options could earn money for those who qualify.

Most students, when attending a college, want more than just rich academic classes. Good thing Mesa offers student services such as a bookstore, child care, a recreation center, tutoring, and many student-run clubs and organizations.

Once the educational portion of your Mesa experience is complete, you may be in search of employment. Thankfully, the career center has many resources to help in that quest, such as career fairs, career planning, resume and interviewing workshops, and career assessment.

Quick Facts

Location

Rockies

Setting

Large Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Mavericks

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$5,338

Out-of-State Tuition

$5,338

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

6,922

Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
6,165
Freshman Class
1,693
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
6,922

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
89%
Graduate
11%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
92%
Part-Time
8%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
88%
Out-of-State
12%

Gender of Students

Women
48%
Men
52%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
2%
Asian
2%
Caucasian
77%
Latino
8%
Other
11%

Students State Origin

Colorado
88%
Hawaii
1%
Wyoming
1%
California
1%
Other
9%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%