Undergraduate academic requirements
- Completed a secondary school diploma
- 2.0 GPA or above
Learn more about studying Biological Sciences: Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology as an international student.

What Colorado Mesa University says about their program:
The concentration in ecology, evolution and organismal biology provides a solid foundation in ecology, evolution, and organismal diversity. Students begin by taking core required courses and then go on to specialize in their fields of interest with further upper-division coursework. This concentration prepares graduates for many career options including fish and wildlife biology, botany, zoology and ecology.

Undergraduate
6.0
70
50
105
Graduate
80
**550
Undergraduate
Graduate
The requirements may differ based on the graduate program to which you are applying.
Undergraduate
Graduate

US$20,574 per year
US$15,638 per year
Undergraduate
International Merit Scholarship
valued at US$4,500 per semester or US$9,000 per academic year
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

| Category | Cost (in United States Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | $1,652 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | $1,349 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | $214 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | $73 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | $61 |
| Monthly public transport pass | $65 |
| Monthly grocery basket | $350 |
| Coffee shop drink | $5 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | $15 |
| Gym membership | $45 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).
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.