BSc

Accounting: Public Accounting

Learn more about studying Accounting: Public Accounting as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    26,918USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Aug

Program overview

What Colorado Mesa University says about their program:

Earning your accounting degree at CMU is one step along the path toward CPA licensure. We have a small, high-quality accounting degree program with dedicated faculty who have experience working as accountants.

Each Spring, our students have the unique opportunity to work with area CPAs through CMU’s Tax Assistance Program, reviewing student-prepared returns and answering research- and return-related questions. Several students participate in internships each year, primarily during the tax season, to get hands-on experience with CPA firms. Graduates with their accounting degree often have job offers before they finish the program.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Completed a secondary school diploma
  • 2.0 GPA or above

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Possess an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited college or university
  • Minimum overall GPA 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in major degree area

English proficiency

Undergraduate

  • IELTS

    6.0

  • TOEFL iBT

    70

  • Pearson Academic

    50

  • Duolingo

    105

Graduate

  • TOEFL iBT

    80

  • **TOEFL PBT

    **550

English proficiency waivers

Undergraduate

  • Student is from a country where English is the primary language
  • SAT Critical Reading 470+

Graduate

  • Student is from a country where English is the primary language

The requirements may differ based on the graduate program to which you are applying.

Documents required

Undergraduate

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Passport identification page

Graduate

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Passport identification page
  • Official Bank Statements
  • Notarized Statement of Financial Support
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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    US$20,574 per year

  • Graduate tuition

    US$15,638 per year

Funding

Undergraduate

International Merit Scholarship

  • Amount

    valued at US$4,500 per semester or US$9,000 per academic year

  • Requirements

    For high-achieving international undergraduate students with a 2.5 U.S.-equivalent cumulative GPA (grade point average). There are several small scholarships available once a student is in their 2nd semester of study at CMU. F-1 students must be self-, family-, or home government-sponsored and should not rely solely on scholarships to fund their education

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What is the cost of living near Colorado Mesa University?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect USA-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,652Range: $1,046 to $4,269
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,349Range: $891 to $2,857
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$214Range: $130 to $400
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$73Range: $50 to $110
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$61Range: $30 to $110
Monthly public transport pass$65Range: $35 to $138
Monthly grocery basket$350Range: $250 to $500
Coffee shop drink$5Range: $3 to $9
Cinema or cultural event ticket$15Range: $11 to $23
Gym membership$45Range: $20 to $135

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Colorado Mesa University

Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.