Located in Colorado, Mesa State College offers students the opportunity to attain a well rounded education as well as participate in the many winter activities that abound in this state. The college has made a commitment to meet the needs of each student and provide a diverse range of certification and degree programs.

As a comprehensive regional educational institution, Mesa State College offers a variety of degree and certificate programs to meet the ever-changing needs of a complex and interconnected world. Founded in 1925, this accredited institution offers liberal arts, professional, and technical programs from associate to master degree levels along with certification in fields that directly respond to the vocational demands of today's workforce.

At Mesa State College students can expect a smaller population, many of whom are from out-of-state and higher teacher to student ratio than most State Colleges offer. In addition to the many on-campus learning opportunities provided the College offers distance education, online courses, and evening schedules which are designed to accommodate the schedule of working students.

With a focus on teaching, learning, and student-faculty collaboration, Mesa State College provides students with learning opportunities rarely found at traditional institutions of higher education. Research, active hands-on learning, and diversity are encouraged and ultimately enhance classroom instruction. The school realizes, however, that this requires a talented and highly motivated student body which accounts for the growing number of students from out-of-state who choose to attend this school.

Students wishing to pursue professional athletics find that the sports program offered by Mesa State College allows them to be part of a national sports department that is ranked in many Division II sports. Many individuals participating in the winter sports of the Olympics find that Mesa State College provides both the academic challenge and the athletic quality that is needed for them to succeed.

The College offers on-campus living for students. This is advantageous for students who are not familiar with the winter climates of Colorado. A student that lives on campus finds that they are provided with a support network available twenty four hours a day. The students are not required to make any purchases that are not directly related to their academic studies. Meals are provided by the school and other living expenses are included in the fee for on-campus living.

Students are assigned advisors upon enrollment who stay with them throughout the four years at the College. These individuals are dedicated to helping a student to succeed and achieve the goals and objectives that they have established. They provide students with resources and funding information when needed.

Mesa State College offers a wide range of programs in arts, sciences, humanities, and other selected professional disciplines in two locations as well as online. The College meets the needs of individuals wishing to further their education in a student-friendly, academically challenging, well-rounded environment.