Colorado Mesa University welcomes first-time undergraduate students to apply for admission. You are considered a first-time international undergraduate student (freshman) if:
- You are a non-resident who has or will be seeking an international student visa,
AND - You have completed or are completing high school/secondary school,
AND - You have never attended college after high school graduation.
Each student's application will be carefully reviewed for consideration. All international students seeking direct admission to CMU must meet certain academic standards and submit documentation as outlined in the admission requirements below.
To ensure adequate time for processing applications and the delivery of the immigration and admission documents, international students are encouraged to apply by May 1 for the fall semester (August-December) and October 1 for the spring semester (January-May).
Contact International Admissions Staff
International Student Admission Requirements
All supplemental admission documents should be uploaded to the CMU applicant portal.
Complete the online Application for Admission for the desired semester you would like to begin your studies.
Pay the $40 non-refundable application fee. Payments are made online through the application system.
Optional admissions documents:
- The SAT or ACT test is optional but recommended. First-time students who have not taken this test may be required to take placement exams with Colorado Mesa University's Testing Center before registering for math and English classes. This ensures that students are placed in the correct level of courses.
- Submit a transcript in English from the last (or current) high school/secondary school attended.
- For admission review, an official or unofficial transcript may be submitted.
- At the time of enrollment, a final and official transcript must be submitted.
- A transcript is considered "official" only if imprinted with the issuing institution's official seal or is a certified true copy; or is mailed or emailed by the school directly to the university.
- An applicant with college or university classes should refer to the requirements for Transfer Students. Official high school transcripts must be submitted by transfer students only if less than 24 U.S. equivalent credit hours of college-level coursework have been completed.
- High-achieving students with a U.S. equivalent GPA of 3.0 or higher qualify for the CMU International Student Merit Scholarship, valued at $4,500 per semester/$9,000 per year.
- Official transcripts may be emailed directly from the secondary/high school to [email protected].
- Physical copies of official transcripts should be sent to the following address:
Colorado Mesa University
Attn: International Student Admissions
1100 North Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501 USA
If a student is from a country where English is not the primary language (certain exceptions may apply), the student must submit one of the following to fulfill this requirement:
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Internet Based |
Minimum Score: 70 |
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Minimum Score: Band 6 |
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Note: Subject score minimums apply to Reading and Writing |
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Minimum Score: 105 |
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Note: Scores must come directly from DuoLingo to count as official; subject score minimums may apply |
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| Oxford ELLT | Minimum Score: 6 | Discount code available upon request |
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All Other English Proficiency Tests |
Evidence will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. |
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Any costs associated with a proficiency exam is the responsibility of the applicant. |
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Form I-20 (Certificate of Eligibility) Requirements
All applicants must submit proof of funding. Documents should be uploaded to the applicant portal.
Applicants must show proof of funds to cover at least the estimated expenses to both live and study in the U.S. for one full academic year. Please submit proof of funding with a valid bank statement(s). If an applicant has more than one source of funding, an official bank statement for each person/source must be submitted. A financial bank statement is only "official" if it is on organization letterhead with the amount clearly displayed. Other or additional documentation may be accepted and reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Expenses will vary based on credit hour enrollment, living arrangements, major, marital status and lifestyle. Applicants who are married or that have dependents must submit an additional $5,000 for a spouse and $4,000 per child.
Students who qualify for the International Student Merit Scholarship (see information under International Student Admission Requirements), may deduct that amount from the total proof of funding requirement.
The chart reflects the average cost of attendance and living expenses for a full-time undergraduate student during the nine-month academic year. These are estimated expenses.
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2024-25 Estimated annual cost of attendance for undergraduate programs: |
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Tuition/fees (average of 30 in-person credit hours over two semesters)* |
$26,918 |
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Residence Hall & Meal Plan Average* |
$13,159 |
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Personal Expense Average (includes an estimated $100/mo for health insurance) |
$4,000 |
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Books & Supplies Average |
$1,500 |
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Total |
$45,577 |
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*charges billed by the university Note: The CMU-CU Boulder Mechanical Engineering Partnership Program has a different tuition structure. Learn more about the engineering program. |
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The Statement of Financial Support shows how the student's education and living expenses are to be financed over the course of study.
Each sponsor who submits a bank statement must also submit a Statement of Financial Support and have it notarized by a public official or notary who verifies the signature of the person signing the form. Applications cannot be processed until proof of adequate funding is demonstrated.
Finalizing Your Enrollment
Anytime during the admissions process but before registering for classes, students must: