There are also differing levels of requirements for different educational
goals - please see the next section.
Academic Qualifications
Admission to Mesa State is considered Moderately Selective for
our Bachelors degree programs. We also offer many Associates degree
options with varying levels of selectivity. For students interested
in our technical associates and certificate programs offered through
WCCC(Western Colorado Community College) - selection is generally
open.
The Colorado Commission on Higher Education has
set up an index recommendation for students interested in earning
bachelors degrees at Colorado colleges and universities. For students
who are looking at Mesa State and are familiar with the index
minimums - Mesa State considers students with a minimum of an
85 on the index. While the average index of students admitted
to Mesa State is a 94 - all students with an index of 85 or higher
are considered for baccalaureate programs, while students below
the index will be considered for admission into associates and
certificate programs.
We have an additional commitment to serving students
from Mesa, Delta, Eagle, Garfield, Grand, Jackson, Moffat, Montrose,
Ouray, Pitkin, Rio Blanco, Routt, San Miguel and Summit as their
Regional Education Provider and are able to offer numerous options
for study for those interested in higher education but have not
achieved the above minimum index scores - these options include
part -time, non-matriculated admission, coursework at the Montrose
campus, provisional admission, limited coursework and admission
with course requirements to assist in student success.
Application - The Mesa
State application can be found on-line by clicking HERE.
The application itself takes very little time to complete. If
you choose to complete the application on-line you will need to
print off the last page and send it (with your signature) by mail.
Hard copy versions can also be used - they can be found in most
high school guidance offices in Colorado or can be obtained by
request on-line or by phone at 970-248-1875 or by calling 1-800-982-6372
toll-free.
$30 Application Fee -
Your application to Mesa State requires an application fee of
$30.00 which can be paid on-line with a credit card. You can certainly
send a check or money order with the signature page instead if
you wish.
Official High School Transcripts
- Upon completion of your application for admission you
should contact your high school guidance counselor to have an
official copy of your high school transcripts sent to Mesa State.
We will accept unofficial transcripts for preliminary consideration
but official transcripts must be received before an official,
non-provisional offer of admission can be made. Official transcripts
must be received by the Admissions Office and must have been sent
directly from the high school guidance office. Please do not hand
carry them as they will not be accepted as official copies (even
in sealed envelopes as they usually state on them that they have
been issued to a student - thus making them unofficial).
College Entrance Tests -
Mesa State requires either the SAT I or the ACT for admission
consideration for bachelors and associate degree programs. No
SAT 1 or ACT score is required for admission into our certificate
programs. Mesa State offers a residual ACT for prospective students
who have been unable to take the SAT 1 or the ACT and would like
to enroll in either a bachelors or associates degree program.
The residual ACT can only be used for admission to Mesa State
and is offered through the Mesa State Testing Center twice a year.
The ACCUPLACER exam is also an option for students who have NOT
tested at the following levels for placement into college level
math and English classes. We advise students to consider ACCUPLACER
for better placement into classes. (and is also offered through
the Mesa State Testing Center). (ACT - 19 or above for math, 18
or above for English, 17 or above for Reading) (SAT 1 - 460 or
above for math, 430 or above for verbal and reading)
Letters of Recommendation (optional)
- Mesa State does not require letters of recommendation. If letters
are submitted they will be reviewed and considered in the admission
of a student. Letters of recommendation are especially helpful
for students who are concerned about their admissibility. Students
who would like to submit letters of recommendation should submit
those letters which address academic preparedness for college
level work in their field of interest, work ethic, promise, and
motivation. Students should also know that while a letter of recommendation
can assist in the admissions process, the actual ADMISSION of
a student is based upon a review of the ENTIRE application.
Essay (optional) - Although
desirable - Mesa State does not require essays. Essays, however,
provide a forum for students to tell us more about who they are,
what is important to them and allows the admissions staff the
opportunity to take special events in a prospective students life
into consideration. This can also be especially helpful in the
consideration of an applicant who has had a particularly difficult
year for a variety of reasons. For those students who are concerned
about their admissibility - an essay is HIGHLY encouraged and
will be reviewed by the Admissions Review Committee and will likely
have bearing on the admission for the student.
For those students who are admitted: Your next step is
to attend a Student Orientation program. By attending a Student
Orientation program, you are able to get one-on-one academic advising,
register for classes and listen to sessions geared toward preparing
you for what to expect in college. Please click HERE
for more information.
