Colorado Mesa University Demographics & Diversity Overview

33%
Minority Students
53%
Female Students
1%
International
47
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
66.8%(6,495)
Hispanic
21.1%(2,054)
African American
1.8%(172)
Asian
1.4%(140)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%(59)
Pacific Islander
0.4%(40)
Two or More Races
4.4%(423)
Unknown
3.5%(336)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color33%
Total Enrollment10,133
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
46.7%(4,592)
Women
53.3%(5,245)

Gender Statistics

Men4,592

45% of total enrollment

Women5,245

52% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Colorado Mesa University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 52% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 14% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
11.5%(999)
18-19
31.3%(2,725)
20-21
27.2%(2,368)
22-24
14.7%(1,278)
25+
15.4%(1,341)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
2.5%(7)
22-24
33.5%(95)
25+
64.1%(182)

Age Diversity Insights

52%

Traditional Age (18-21)

14%

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 93% in-state residents, 6% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
92.6%(1,534)
Out-of-State
6.5%(107)
International
0.9%(15)

Regional Representation

In-State1,534

93% of student body

Out-of-State107

6% of student body

International15

1% of student body

States Represented

47 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

33%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

53%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

14%

Non-Traditional Age