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Mesa State College is a public, liberal-arts college located in Grand Junction, Colorado. It was established on April 20, 1925. The college's primary campus is in Grand Junction. It also owns a separate vocational institute known as Western Colorado Community College and a smaller campus in Montrose, Colorado. Mesa State offers two-year associates degrees, four-year bachelors degrees and masters degrees in many areas of study.
Mesa State’s athletic department sponsors men’s and women’s sports teams in a wide variety of sports. Its athletic teams are nicknamed the Mavericks and compete in NCAA Division II athletics as a part of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. Some of the notable alumni of MSC are major league baseball player Brendan Donnelly and cartoonist Nate Nichols.
Mesa State is in Grand Junction, CO. 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 420 to 540 in 2007-2008.
The most successful professors at Mesa State are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 6,199 students study at the school (in 2007-2008).
Part-time study is common at Mesa State. Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans. 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
http://www.mesastate.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 164 | liberal arts and sciences, sociology, English, history, liberal arts and humanities, cartography, political science, Spanish language, ... |
| Business and Management | 134 | business, accounting, business administration, MIS |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 121 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 69 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and administration, criminal justice and safety |
| Science | 50 | biology, physical sciences |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 48 | exercise science, sports and fitness management, athletic trainer |
| Production Trades | 46 | machinist |
| Therapy and Counseling | 37 | psychology |
| Education and Teaching | 27 | education |
| Office and Administration | 25 | office management |
| Construction Trades | 24 | lineworker |
| Media | 23 | mass communication |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 21 | culinary arts |
| Medical Support and Technology | 17 | radiographer |
| Design | 17 | graphic design |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 15 | environmental science |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 15 | drama |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 9 | computer and info science |
| Art Studies | 8 | art studies |
| Music | 8 | music |
| Mechanics and Repair | 6 | automobile mechanics |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Engineering Technician | 3 | manufacturing tech, environmental control tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Mesa State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 527 | 27 |
| Associate's degree | 180 | 11 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 137 | 7 |
| Master's degree | 36 | 2 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 10 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Mesa State had a total enrollment of 6,199 students (5,024 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 49% |
| Women | 51% |
| Full-Time | 90% |
| Part-Time | 10% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 98% |
| Graduate | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 89% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 39 % |
Mesa State offers campus housing for 1,290 of its 5,024 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(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 offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,279 | 2,665 | 81% | 1,272 | 48% |
| Men | 1,556 | 1,241 | 80% | 618 | 50% |
| Women | 1,723 | 1,424 | 83% | 654 | 46% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 22 |
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 | 14% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 84% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,738 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,512 |
| Room and board | $ 7,355 |
| Room charge | $ 3,785 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,570 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,748 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,142 |
Financial Aid:
Mesa State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 135800)
Mesa State has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 45 | $68,048 | 24 | $63,997 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 16 | $57,989 | 15 | $56,349 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 30 | $49,908 | 20 | $49,701 |
| Instructor | academic year | 41 | $43,358 | 31 | $36,502 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 132 | $55,037 | 91 | $49,931 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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 (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 120 | 94 | 214 |
| Football | 77 | 0 | 77 |
| Basketball | 14 | 13 | 27 |
| Baseball | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| Track | 0 | 13 | 13 |
| All Other Sports | 7 | 68 | 75 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
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
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS
Cartography
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
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Mesa State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
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 services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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