Colorado Mesa University

Colorado Mesa University is a public four-year institution located in Grand Junction, Colorado, set within a small city campus environment. The university enrolls 10,133 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 46 out of 100. It reports a completion rate of 42% (IPEDS 2023) and a retention rate of 75% (IPEDS 2023).

The university offers a wide range of technical and vocational programs across certificate and associate credential levels. Programs include Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician, Animation and Interactive Technology, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Automation Engineer Technology/Technician, Construction Engineering Technology/Technician, Surveying Technology/Surveying, Lineworker, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist, and Medical/Clinical Assistant. Many programs are available at both shorter and longer certificate levels.

Grand Junction serves as the primary urban hub of western Colorado, and Colorado Mesa University functions as an important provider of technical education for the surrounding region. Its broad program offerings support careers in engineering technology, skilled trades, healthcare, and digital media.