Colorado Mesa University offers small class sizes, state-of-the-art facilities, and expert faculty who take an interest in your success. A CMU education is a great value, and we stand by our commitment to keep higher education affordable. Last year, we awarded more than $73 million in financial aid and scholarships to 75% of the student body. To be eligible for the Presidential Scholarship, applicants must have at least a 3.5 GPA. Students applying for admission to Colorado Mesa University will automatically be considered for merit scholarships; completing an additional application is not required.