Colorado Mesa Background

Colorado Mesa University is a public university in Grand Junction, Colorado, United States. Originally established in 1925 as Grand Junction Junior College, the school was renamed to Mesa College in 1940. The college began offering bachelor's degrees in 1974, and in 1988, changed its name to Mesa State College to reflect its growing educational pro…
Colorado Mesa University is a public university in Grand Junction, Colorado, United States. Originally established in 1925 as Grand Junction Junior College, the school was renamed to Mesa College in 1940. The college began offering bachelor's degrees in 1974, and in 1988, changed its name to Mesa State College to reflect its growing educational programs. In 2011, the school officially attained university status and adopted the name Colorado Mesa University.
  • Established: April 10, 1925
  • President: John Marshall
  • Motto: "Empowering the Mind Through Heart"
  • Academic affiliations: Space-grant
  • Endowment: $42.19 million (2022)
  • Students: 8,995 (fall 2023)
  • Undergraduates: 8,711 (fall 2023)
Data from: en.wikipedia.org