Colorado Mesa University Demographics & Diversity Overview

33%
Minority Students
53%
Female Students
1%
International
41
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Colorado Mesa University has a diverse student body with 33% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
66.6%(5,711)
Hispanic
21.2%(1,820)
African American
1.8%(152)
Asian
1.5%(131)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%(47)
Pacific Islander
0.4%(35)
Two or More Races
4.4%(378)
Unknown
3.5%(304)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color33%
Total Enrollment8,905
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

Colorado Mesa University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Colorado Mesa University has a gender distribution of 53% female students and 47% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
47.1%(4,092)
Women
52.9%(4,589)

Gender Statistics

Men4,092

46% of total enrollment

Women4,589

52% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Colorado Mesa University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 59% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 15% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
10.7%(933)
18-19
32.0%(2,775)
20-21
27.4%(2,375)
22-24
14.7%(1,273)
25+
15.3%(1,325)

Graduate Student Ages

22-24
31.7%(71)
25+
68.3%(153)

Age Diversity Insights

59%

Traditional Age (18-21)

15%

Non-Traditional (25+)

3%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Colorado Mesa University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 89% in-state residents, 10% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
88.8%(1,450)
Out-of-State
9.8%(160)
International
1.3%(22)

Regional Representation

In-State1,450

89% of student body

Out-of-State160

10% of student body

International22

1% of student body

States Represented

41 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

33%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

53%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

15%

Non-Traditional Age