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Mesa State is in Grand Junction, Colorado. Grand Junction is a small city. The school is a public institution. Mesa State issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include art studies, nutrition and exercise therapy, conservation and resource management, construction trades, and production trades.
Not all applicants to Mesa State are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 540 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 430 to 540 in 2005.
The most successful professors at Mesa State are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 6,062 students study at the school (in 2005).
Part-time study is common at Mesa State. Students participate in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference athletics.
In-state students appreciate the low tuition rate.
More complete details are provided below.
Mesa State College
1100 North Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501-3122
General Phone: (970) 248-1020
Admissions Phone: (800) 982-6372
Financial Aid Phone: (970) 248-1396
http://www.mesastate.edu
Mesa State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 183 | business, accounting, MIS |
| Liberal Arts | 176 | liberal arts and sciences, sociology, English, history, political science, liberal arts and humanities, social services, Spanish language |
| Art Studies | 60 | visual and performing arts |
| Science | 59 | biology, physical sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 50 | registered nursing |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 44 | health and physical education |
| Production Trades | 42 | machinist |
| Therapy And Counseling | 38 | psychology |
| Media | 33 | mass communication, communications tech |
| Construction Trades | 26 | lineworker |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 17 | radiographyer |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 16 | environmental science |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 16 | culinary arts |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 15 | computer and info science |
| Office And Administration | 14 | office management |
| Mathematics | 12 | mathematics |
| Mechanics And Repair | 12 | automobile mechanics |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 2 | criminal justice and administration |
| Engineering Technician | 1 | electronics tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Mesa State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 617 | 20 |
| Associate's degree | 124 | 10 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 47 | 4 |
| Master's degree | 28 | 1 |
In 2005, Mesa State had a total enrollment of 6,062 students (5,149 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 77% |
| Part-Time | 23% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 99% |
| Graduate | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 91% |
| Wyoming | 2% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
Mesa State offers campus housing for 996 of its 5,149 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Grand Junction, Colorado for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colorado Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,628 | 3,807 | 82% | 2,013 | 53% |
| Men | 2,050 | 1,670 | 81% | 900 | 54% |
| Women | 2,578 | 2,137 | 83% | 1,113 | 52% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 21% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 83% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (800) 982-6372
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,080 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,267 |
| Room and board | $ 6,703 |
| Room charge | $ 3,364 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,339 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,306 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,096 |
Financial Aid:
Mesa State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 135800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (970) 248-1396
Mesa State has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 43 | $57,887 | 12 | $59,721 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 36 | $46,432 | 26 | $43,975 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $42,277 | 9 | $39,661 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 39 | $34,099 | 27 | $29,485 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 128 | $46,145 | 74 | $40,717 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference |
| Track | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 112 | 78 | 190 |
| Football | 64 | 0 | 64 |
| Basketball | 15 | 14 | 29 |
| Baseball | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| Track | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| All Other Sports | 9 | 59 | 68 |
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communications Technology/Technician
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Mesa State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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