Colorado Mesa University

1100 North Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501-3122

Public 4-year

The BSW Program at Colorado Mesa University

Colorado Mesa University's BSW program produced 23 graduates in the most recent reporting year — #255 of 587 colleges awarding the degree nationally, putting it squarely in the middle of the field by size.

38.3% of students complete their degree, below the 50.4% median across BSW-awarding colleges — worth asking the department about directly. Students who finish take a median of 5 years to do it.

The average student pays $15,590 a year after grants and scholarships — about the same as the $15,590 median across the 5 BSW colleges in Colorado. 35.0% of first-time students receive Pell Grants. Net price is the number that matters when comparing programs, not sticker tuition — and because most social work roles are with government or nonprofit employers, graduates are typically eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Figures from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education. Completion and net-price comparisons are against the 618 BSW-awarding colleges in this directory.

Key Statistics

9,785
Total Students
9,473
Undergraduates
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Campus Housing

Can I get in?

Admissions

82%
Acceptance Rate
10,225 admitted out of 12,465 applicants

Admissions Requirements

High School GPA: Required
School Record: Required
Test Scores: Considered
Recommendations: Considered
College Prep: Considered

SAT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

Reading & Writing
480 - 590
Math
450 - 570
53% of first-time students submitted SAT scores

ACT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

Composite
18 - 24
English
17 - 24
Math
17 - 25
8% of first-time students submitted ACT scores

Can I afford it?

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees (2024-2025)

In-State
$9,712
Out-of-State
$24,312

Living Arrangements

Living cost information not available

Financial Aid

$15,590
Average Net Price
After grants and scholarships

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Net Price
$0 - $30,000 $10,792
$30,001 - $48,000 $11,920
$48,001 - $75,000 $14,692
$75,001 - $110,000 $16,945
$110,001+ $20,606
35%
Receive Pell Grants
31%
Students Borrowing
$6,374
Avg. Loan Amount

Will I graduate?

Student Outcomes

Completion Rates

38%
Overall
35%
Full-Time
41%
Part-Time
41%
First-Time Students
44%
Transfer Students
25%
Transfer Out

Time to Degree

4-Year Completion 27%
6-Year Completion 36%
8-Year Completion 38%
Median Time to Degree: 5 years

What's the campus like?

Student Demographics

Undergraduate Gender

Male
45.6%
Female
54.4%

Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
8%
Some Distance
49.3%
No Distance
42.6%

Graduate Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
7.4%
Some Distance
50.3%
No Distance
42.3%

Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity

White
64.2%
Black or African American
1.4%
Hispanic/Latino
20.6%
Asian
1.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.3%
Two or More Races
3.9%
Non-Resident Alien
1.3%
Unknown
6.1%

Degrees & Awards Offered

Bachelor's Degree

Contact Information

Phone
9702481020
Address
1100 North Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501-3122
IPEDS ID
127556

Where a BSW Leads

Graduates of undefined and other CSWE-accredited BSW programs work across six main practice areas, and pay differs between them by more than most prospective students expect. Each guide below carries the full BLS percentile spread, pay by work setting, and pay by state. Figures are May 2025 medians.

Not sure which fits? Start with the career and salary overview or the is social work for me self-assessment.