Colorado Mesa University
- Public
Colorado Mesa University: international tuition 23,460 USD per year, one-year total cost 42,259 USD, acceptance rate 82%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 4, Duolingo 105.
First-year international students can be considered for the $9,000/year renewable International Merit Scholarship (U.S.-equivalent 3.0 GPA) but are excluded from domestic first-time merit awards. Need-based aid for internationals is not addressed.
Getting in. The school admits 82% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 480–590, Math 450–570, ACT 18–24. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 4+ or Duolingo 105+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 42,259 USD. Take off 10,000 USD a year from 2 scholarships confirmed for international students, and about 32,259 USD is left. For the I-20, the school needs proof of 42,259 USD. Health insurance is 1,148 USD a year.
Deadline and visa. The school has not published an application deadline. You apply through Application for Admission. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 10/10/2026Cost checked 12/10/2026
What is the tuition at Colorado Mesa University?
International tuition is 23,460 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 42,259 USD.
Does Colorado Mesa University offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. First-year international students can be considered for the $9,000/year renewable International Merit Scholarship (U.S.-equivalent 3.0 GPA) but are excluded from domestic first-time merit awards. Need-based aid for internationals is not addressed.
What English scores does Colorado Mesa University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 4, Duolingo 105.
What is the acceptance rate at Colorado Mesa University?
The acceptance rate is 82%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.There are scholarships open to international students, but the pages do not say whether they need their own application.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- Sophie Schnieders2023Vlog
- Colorado Mesa University2024Official
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Tuition and cost for a year
Compared with 375 public United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.
What a year costs
This figure combines tuition and fees for an average of 24 in-person credits over two semesters, in the estimate table for international students seeking an I-20.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe pages do not say the International Merit Scholarship is considered automatically with admission; automatic consideration is described only for domestic freshman merit, which excludes internationals.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearNo page says whether admission decisions for international students consider ability to pay, so it is Unclear.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearNo page mentions the CSS Profile or a separate international aid form; it only says to contact International Student Services, so Unclear.
Scholarships at this school
International Merit ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page9,000 USD/year≈ ₫235M
It is designated for international students with a U.S.-equivalent 3.0 GPA, so they are eligible.
- Renewable in later years
Returning International Student ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page1,000 USD/year≈ ₫26.1M
For current CMU international students, not new freshmen (needs 30 credits at CMU and 3.75 GPA).
- Renewable in later years
CMU Foundation & Donor ScholarshipsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
The page does not state whether international students are eligible.
Deadline: Priority deadline: second Monday in February
First-Time Merit Scholarships (Trustee, Presidential, Academic Achievement)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The freshman scholarship page explicitly says international students are not eligible for the Trustee, Presidential and Academic Achievement merit scholarships.
- Renewable in later years
Trustee / Presidential / Academic Achievement (first-time merit)Not for international studentsThe school states this scholarship is not open to international students.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page explicitly excludes international students from these merit awards.
- Renewable in later years
Admission requirements
Compared with 349 United States schools that publish an application fee in Duckling's data.
SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- SATACTOptional
- English proficiencyiThis requirement applies when English is not the primary language in your country, subject to certain exceptions.Required
- Proof of fundsRequired
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Visa-appointment deadline for the Spring semesterOtherabout78days
- Must be fully admitted and issued an I-20 for the Fall semesterOther+198 days
What the school weighs in admission
- First generationConsidered
- Alumni relationConsidered
- Geographical residenceConsidered
- State residencyConsidered
- Volunteer workConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- Level of applicant's interestConsidered
Credit for exams
If you have AP results from high school, send official results for CMU to review for credit.
If you have IB results from high school, send official results for CMU to review for credit.
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
48 courses. Scroll inside the table to see all.
Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
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Academics & housing
Housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 12/10/2026How Duckling sources data