Grand Junction is on Colorado's Western Slope, where the Colorado and Gunnison rivers meet among orchards, vineyards and red-rock mesas. Colorado Mesa University is the public university there, with close to 10,000 students and plenty of new buildings. Engineering, computer science, business and nursing are strong draws, and mechanical and civil engineering are taught in a partnership with the University of Colorado Boulder.
Grand Junction, Colorado, United States
Official website: coloradomesa.edu
Public university in Colorado
Grand Junction, Western Slope
Partnership programme with CU Boulder
$22,000 – $26,000
Non-resident tuition and fees, undergraduate
$12,000 – $15,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on coloradomesa.edu before you apply.
BS Mechanical Engineering (CU Boulder partnership)
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 70
BS Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 70
BBA Business Administration
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 70
BSN Nursing
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 70
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
Engineering degrees awarded through a partnership with CU Boulder.
Low costs for a Colorado public university.
Outdoor access: canyons, rivers and the Grand Mesa.
Engineering graduates work in energy, construction and manufacturing across Colorado.
Nursing graduates find jobs at hospitals on the Western Slope after licensure.
STEM graduates can extend OPT to three years.
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Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
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Postgrad
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Grand Junction is a small city in high desert country. Colorado National Monument sits on the edge of town, and the peach orchards and wineries of Palisade are a short drive east.
Mountain biking, rafting and skiing on the Grand Mesa fill weekends. Denver is about four hours away on I-70, and the local airport has direct flights.
Form I-20 issued by Colorado Mesa University
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Colorado Mesa admits students on a rolling basis. International applicants should apply by around June for fall and November for spring to allow time for the I-20.
Most programmes start in fall (August), and many also accept students in spring (January).
It's the F-1 student visa. Get your I-20 from Colorado Mesa University first (they need your deposit and bank documents), then pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and attend the visa interview. Book the interview early in peak season.
Mechanical engineering, computer science, business and nursing are popular. Entry needs a secondary school record and IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 70. Nursing has extra selection steps after the first year.
Yes. CMU offers merit scholarships to international undergraduates, awarded at admission. Amounts are partial and depend on your grades.
