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Messiah University

Messiah University is a small, private institution located in Mechanicsburg, pa. Founded in 1909, Messiah University offers undergraduate degrees in 94 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 2,327 undergraduates
cost $39,490 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Messiah University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 79.4%
SAT score average 1229
ACT score average 27
Average high school GPA 3.8
Application fee $50
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Messiah University is known for one of its top majors: Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
13 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Engineering and Technology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Education and Teaching
Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Computer Science and Information Technology

Popular majors

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Engineering, General
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Music
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $39,490
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,560
Books & supplies $1,350
Other expenses $2,550
Cost of attendance* $54,950
Average financial aid package $31,967
Estimated cost $22,983 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $39,490
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,560
Books & supplies $1,350
Other expenses $2,550
Cost of attendance* $54,950
Average financial aid package $31,967
Estimated cost $22,983 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Messiah University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,327, with gender binary students split 40% male and 60% female.

Total enrollment

3,320

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
58%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
7%
Asian %
3%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
26%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Messiah University, students love their Outreach teams, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map One University Avenue, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
phone 717-766-2511
address www.messiah.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Outreach teams

Student government

Choral groups and ensembles

Small group program

Outdoors club

clubs
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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Messiah University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Messiah University?

Messiah University is located in Mechanicsburg, pa.

What is the acceptance rate at Messiah University? 

The acceptance rate for Messiah University is 79%.

What’s the average GPA for Messiah University?

The average high school GPA for Messiah University students was 3.8.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Messiah University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Messiah University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $219,800.

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