Admission & test scores

Colorado Mesa University SAT scores and acceptance rate

Admitted students scored 930–1160 on the SAT, with an ACT midpoint of 23. Colorado Mesa University admits 82% of applicants — largely open. 79% of first-year students return for a second year.

SAT range930–1160middle half of admits

ACT midpoint23admitted students

Acceptance rate82%largely open

First-year retention79%return for year two

Reading the score band These are the scores admitted students had — not a cut-off.

25th percentile

930

Average

1055

75th percentile

1160

A quarter of admitted students scored below 930 and a quarter above 1160. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 8,143.

Universities with similar scores Useful for building a realistic application list.

University	Avg SAT	ACT	Acceptance	In-state tuition
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, Illinois	1055	24	87%	$13,334
La Roche University Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania	1055	21	76%	$34,052
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke Pembroke, North Carolina	1056	19	93%	$3,648
Angelo State University San Angelo, Texas	1054	21	83%	$8,460
Lander University Greenwood, South Carolina	1057	21	81%	$11,700
Georgia Southern University Statesboro, Georgia	1053	21	88%	$6,022

Getting in is the first question, not the last

Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.

Colorado Mesa University admission: common questions

What SAT score do you need for Colorado Mesa University?

The middle half of admitted students scored between 930 and 1160 on the SAT, with an average of 1055. A score inside that band is competitive; below it you would be relying on the rest of the application.

What ACT score does Colorado Mesa University require?

The ACT midpoint of admitted students is 23.

How hard is it to get into Colorado Mesa University?

Colorado Mesa University admits 82% of applicants, which is largely open. Of those who enrol, 79% return for a second year.

Does Colorado Mesa University require SAT or ACT scores?

This page reports what admitted students scored, not what the university requires. Many US universities went test-optional and have not returned to a requirement — always check the admissions page before deciding to skip a test.

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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.