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Colorado Mesa University Women's Wrestling

Colorado Mesa University (CMU) · Grand Junction, Colorado · Public university

Acceptance rate82%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate41%finish within six years
Undergraduates9,785Medium (2,000-10,000)
Student-to-faculty18 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

Colorado Mesa University Women's Wrestling coaches

Coaches at Colorado Mesa University who recruit Women's Wrestling, head coach first.

Athletics

The program

Where Colorado Mesa University competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division II
Conference
Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Program level
Somewhat Recognized
Athletics site
cmumavericks.com
Academics

How you compare

The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.

SATMiddle 50%: 930–1160
ACTMiddle 50%: 18–24

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Popular majors

AccountingAgricultural Business and Management, GeneralAirline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight CrewAnimation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special EffectsArt History, Criticism and ConservationArt/Art Studies, GeneralAthletic Training/Trainer
Test policy
Considered but not Required
Student-to-faculty
18 : 1
Graduation rate
41% in six years
Costs

What it costs

Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.

In-state tuitionFor Colorado residents$8,807
Out-of-state tuition$24,004
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$15,590
Campus

Where it is

Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction.

Location
Grand Junction, Colorado
Type
Public
Religious affiliation
Not Religiously Affiliated
Time zone
Mountain
Website
coloradomesa.edu
Overview

About Colorado Mesa University Women's Wrestling

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Travis Mercado, the Head Women's Wrestling Coach, leads the Colorado Mesa University Women's Wrestling staff of 3 coaches, verified June 2026. Colorado Mesa University (CMU) competes in NCAA Division II Women's Wrestling as a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. Colorado Mesa University is a public school in Grand Junction, Colorado with 9,785 undergraduates, a 82% acceptance rate and an average net price of $15,590 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by Colorado Mesa University Women's Wrestling

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail Travis Mercado, the Head Women's Wrestling Coach and Grace Kristoff, the Assistant Women's Wrestling Coach. Colorado Mesa University has 3 coaches for Women's Wrestling, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
  2. Lead with your numbersPut your weight class, record and state or national placements in the subject line and first sentences. Division II coaches look for athletes who can contribute early, and often split partial scholarships across a roster.
  3. Send your videoInclude full matches against strong opponents, with the link near the top so Travis can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Colorado Mesa University typically score 930–1160 on the SAT and 18–24 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Colorado Mesa University staff after a week, and again after your next match with updated results.
Questions

Colorado Mesa University Women's Wrestling FAQ

Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.

Is Colorado Mesa University D2?

Yes. Colorado Mesa University competes in NCAA Division II Women's Wrestling, in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.

Is Colorado Mesa University public or private?

Colorado Mesa University is a public school in Grand Junction, Colorado.

What conference is Colorado Mesa University Women's Wrestling in?

The Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.

Does Colorado Mesa University offer athletic scholarships for Women's Wrestling?

Colorado Mesa University competes in NCAA Division II, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.

How many coaches does Colorado Mesa University Women's Wrestling have?

3 coaches, led by Travis Mercado, the Head Women's Wrestling Coach.

How much does Colorado Mesa University cost?

In-state tuition is $8,807 and out-of-state tuition is $24,004 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $15,590.

What is the Colorado Mesa University acceptance rate?

82% of applicants are admitted.

What SAT or ACT score do you need for Colorado Mesa University?

Admitted students typically score 930–1160 on the SAT and 18–24 on the ACT.

How do I contact the Colorado Mesa University Women's Wrestling coaches?

Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.

Coaching staff verified June 2026