| UCD vs. Colorado Mesa |
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|---|---|---|
#168 in National Universities #6 in Colorado Colleges | Rankings* | #13 in Federal Region VIII Universities #12 in Colorado Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$10,017 Colorado Residents $28,209 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,712 Colorado Residents $24,312 Out-of-State |
| expensive$8,947 Colorado Residents $26,047 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,652 Colorado Residents $15,830 Out-of-State |
| More$8,893 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,434 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,140 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,050 SAT 22 ACT |
| Tighter74.58% | Acceptance Rate | Easier81.76% |
| Lower14.57% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable21.84% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger23,744 | Total Enrollment | Smaller8,905 |
| Larger14,055 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller8,681 |
| Larger9,689 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller224 |
| Larger4,713 | Online Student Population | Smaller666 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher43% | Graduate Rate | Lower39% |
| Higher32% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower27% |
| Lower70% | Retention Rate | Higher76% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,250) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,661) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,680) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,372) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 5,419 | Number of faculties | 574 |
| Higher$85,112 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$65,401 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.