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Mesa State College (MSC)
- 1100 North Avenue
- Grand Junction, CO 81501
- OPEID College Code: 00135800
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- General Phone: (970) 248-1020
- President: Timothy E. Foster
- Website: www.mesastate.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 6,199
- College Alias: MSC
- College Mascot: Mavericks
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - MSC Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Single Postbaccalaureate (Business)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.mesastate.edu
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $35.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,423 | 1,621 | 3,044 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,182 (83%) | 1,323 (82%) | 2,505 (82%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 605 (51%) | 633 (48%) | 1,238 (49%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 164 | 13% |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,054 | 85% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 420 | 540 |
| SAT ® Math | 430 | 550 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 17 | 22 |
| ACT ® English | 16 | 22 |
| ACT ® Math | 16 | 21 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: MSC Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 78%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 49% | 31% | 10% | 14% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,307 | $2,672 | $2,981 | $2,035 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 7.4% | 9.7% | 5.5% |
| Number in Default | 131 | 136 | 71 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,755 | 1,401 | 1,270 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,064 | $3,548 | $3,080 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $12,225 | $10,660 | $9,010 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,698 | $1,306 | $1,306 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,077 | $6,871 | $6,703 |
| Other Expenses | $3,142 | $3,096 | $3,096 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $15,981 | $14,821 | $14,185 |
| Out of State | $24,142 | $21,933 | $20,115 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $5,762 | $4,854 | $4,386 |
| Out of State | $13,923 | $11,966 | $10,316 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $5,762 | $4,854 | $4,386 |
| Out of State | $13,923 | $11,966 | $10,316 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 6,199 Undergraduate: 6,083 Graduate: 116
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,593 Female: 3,606
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,547 Female: 3,536
- Graduate Gender Male: 46 Female: 70
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 4,455 Part-Time: 1,744
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 4,437 Part-Time: 1,646
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 18 Part-Time: 98
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 14 | 0.2% |
| American Indian | 107 | 2% |
| Black | 119 | 2% |
| Asian | 160 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 540 | 9% |
| White | 4,840 | 78% |
| Unknown | 419 | 7% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 328 | 5% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,768 | 29% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,271 | 21% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,017 | 16% |
| Ages 25-29 | 686 | 11% |
| Ages 30-34 | 347 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 257 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 350 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 170 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 5 | 0.08% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 642 | 464 | 178 |
| Faculty Status | 393 | 223 | 170 |
| Tenured Faculty | 107 | 104 | 3 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 393 | 223 | 170 |
| Primarily Instruction | 393 | 223 | 170 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 49 | 49 | - |
| Other Professionals | 100 | 97 | 3 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 100 | 95 | 5 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 52 | 47 | 5 |
| Skilled Crafts | 8 | 8 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 38 | 38 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $48,825 (221) | $49,833 (135) | $47,242 (86) |
| Professor | $59,638 (70) | $60,705 (46) | $57,593 (24) |
| Associate Professor | $54,562 (36) | $57,516 (19) | $51,260 (17) |
| Assistant Professor | $48,606 (40) | $46,952 (26) | $51,679 (14) |
| Instructor | $36,095 (75) | $36,852 (44) | $35,021 (31) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $65,372 (2) | $63,468 (1) | $67,275 (1) |
| Professor | $67,275 (1) | - (-) | $67,275 (1) |
| Instructor | $63,468 (1) | $63,468 (1) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $48,867 (223) | $49,849 (136) | $47,332 (87) |
| Professor | $59,573 (71) | $60,705 (46) | $57,491 (25) |
| Associate Professor | $54,562 (36) | $57,516 (19) | $51,260 (17) |
| Assistant Professor | $48,606 (40) | $46,952 (26) | $51,679 (14) |
| Instructor | $36,304 (76) | $37,187 (45) | $35,021 (31) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $813,123 | $452,988 | $360,135 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 56% | 44% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 412 | 235 | 177 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 380 | 232 | 148 |
| Baseball | 39 | 39 | - |
| Basketball | 27 | 14 | 13 |
| Football | 112 | 112 | - |
| Golf | 7 | - | 7 |
| Soccer | 54 | 29 | 25 |
| Softball | 27 | - | 27 |
| Swimming | 25 | - | 25 |
| Tennis | 21 | 12 | 9 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 18 | - | 18 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 22 | - | 22 |
| Cross Country | 14 | - | 14 |
| Volleyball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Wrestling | 29 | 29 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $44,444 | $34,556 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $29,559 | $15,710 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 47 | 23 | 24 |
| Baseball | 6 | 6 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 5 | - |
| Basketball | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Football | 9 | 9 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 8 | - |
| Golf | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Swimming | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Cross Country | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Wrestling | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 60%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 39%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 42% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 37% |
| Female | 46% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| American Indian | 75% |
| Black | 30% |
| Asian | 33% |
| Hispanic | 36% |
| White | 44% |
| Unknown | 44% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 10% |
| 5 Years | 20% |
| 6 Years | 25% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | 1 |
| Drug Related | 30 | 8 |
| Liquor Related | 19 | 12 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 18 | 8 |
| Liquor Related | 12 | 8 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 3 |
| Burglary | 5 | 9 |
| Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 | 9 |
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