Colorado Mesa University is a public comprehensive university in Grand Junction, Colorado, founded in 1925 as Grand Junction Junior College. It evolved through names like Mesa State College before becoming a university in 2011. Highlights include 100+ programs, NCAA Division II Mavericks athletics, small classes, outdoor recreation focus, and stunning red rock views on a 141-acre campus.

State

Colorado

Student Population

9,800

Acceptance Rate

82%

GPA Range

3.0-3.6

SAT Range

1010-1200

Common Majors

Nursing, business, exercise science, biology, education

"CMU's adventurous Maverick culture thrives amid red rocks and mountain views on our sunny campus. Off-campus, Grand Junction's breweries, hiking, and Moab trips rock; students love hands-on classes, passionate profs, packed games, ski club, and tight-knit vibes perfect for outdoor lovers."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$9,000 (in-state), $22,322 (out-of-state)

Conference

Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

71-72

Avg Women's Scores

79-80

Men's Team Notes

Colorado Mesa men’s golf posts team totals in the high‑280s over 18 holes, with several players carding in the 70s and multiple low‑round scores in the 60s. The Mavericks rank near the top of their conference, consistently finishing in the top third of elite fields and showing strong depth and counting‑round consistency.

Women's Team Notes

Colorado Mesa women’s golf typically scores in the high‑310s per round, with several players posting in the 70s and others in the high‑70s to low‑80s. The team regularly finishes in the upper half of multi‑round events, highlighted by solid individual performances and growing depth across the lineup.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Scott Sullivan

Women's Coach

Kori Satterfield

Men's Email

sssullivan@coloradomesa.edu

Women's Email

ksatterfield2@coloradomesa.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Scott Sullivan heads Colorado Mesa men's golf since 2018, leading Mavericks to 2025 NCAA DII National Championship runner-up and RMAC preseason #1 ranking (2025-26). Named 2025 RMAC Coach of the Year, Sullivan returns seven players including Cole Beyer (PING All-America 2nd Team). His teams set school records en route to Super Regional and national contention.

Women's Coach Bio

Kori Satterfield leads Colorado Mesa women's golf, supported by assistant Brittlynn O'Dell under Director Scott Sullivan. Satterfield builds on CMU's elite golf tradition within RMAC competition, emphasizing Western Slope recruiting and academic excellence. Her program targets conference titles and NCAA West Regionals through consistent postseason qualification and high national rankings.