1. THE GREAT OUTDOORS
One of Mesa’s most popular organizations is the Outdoor Program. This organization is always scheduling fantastic trips for students and also has inexpensive equipment rentals. While on campus in Grand Junction, you’ll find great views of the Colorado mountains. You can access even more cool sites since you’re 40 minutes from skiing and 1 hour and 45 minutes from the scenic town of Moab, Utah.
2. NEW BUILDINGS EVERYWHERE
It’s quite apparent that Mesa has been making significant financial investments in its facilities to give students hands-on experiences. Mesa bought out a former hospital and converted it into clinical and lab spaces for health science students. The university’s engineering building has modern equipment, and students can earn their engineering degree from the University of Colorado-Boulder while staying on Mesa’s campus. There’s a beautiful student-run hotel and restaurant where students can get hands-on hospitality experience. We’re not even scratching the surface here!
3. SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT
A common thread during our two-day visit was an atmosphere of support. The student tour guides cared about the school. The university’s president has a one-hour open office hour where students can drop in to talk. The largest class size at Mesa is 60 students, but most classes are capped at 40. Generally, the higher-level classes will have about 12-15 students. The professors are much more committed to teaching students than their own research.
4. NOT ONE, BUT TWO SCHOOLS?!
The university has a formal partnership with Western Colorado Community College (WCCC), a seven-minute drive from Mesa. WCCC students can earn their associate degrees in fields like culinary, aviation, and even winemaking. They can also take classes and live at Mesa to earn their bachelor’s degree.
5. THE PRICE
Out-of-state students looking for a bargain will find Colorado Mesa’s tuition, room, and board to be a bargain! The listed price is anywhere from $37,000-44,000, with the possibility of earning up to $6,000 per year in scholarship money if you’re out-of-state.