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Messiah University

Acceptance Rate 79.41 %
SAT Average 1,220
Tuition & Fees $40,640
Student Population 3,231
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $26,414

Academic Overview

Messiah University Campus, Mechanicsburg, PA
Messiah University is a private (not-for-profit), four-years institute located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - professional practice.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $40,640 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $13,590.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 3,231 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 79.41% and the graduation rate is 78% last year.
The salary after graduation from Messiah University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $50,500. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, Messiah's tuition & fees is $40,640. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees is $13,590.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$40,640
Graduate$13,590
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at Messiah. The acceptance rate of Messiah is 79.41% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 30.32%. The average graduation rate is 78% and the transfer-out rate is 16%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $26,414 and 95% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 3,231 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Messiah University is 79.41 %.
Acceptance Rate
79.41%
Graduation Rate for Messiah University is 78 %
Graduation Rate
78%
Transfer-out Rate for Messiah University is 16 %
Transfer-out Rate
16%
Retention Rate for Messiah University is 86 %
Retention Rate
86%
Student Population for Messiah University is 3,231
Student Population
3,231
Student to Faculty Ratio for Messiah University is 13 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
13 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $26,414 at Messiah University.
Financial Aid Amount
$26,414

Directory Information

Directory Information
AddressOne University Avenue, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Phone717-766-2511
WEBwww.messiah.edu/
Admissionwww.messiah.edu/info/20007/admissions
Online Applicationwww.messiah.edu/applynow
Financial Aidwww.messiah.edu/info/21085/financial_aid
Net Price Calculatorwww.messiah.edu/info/21387/net_price_calculator
Veterans Tuitionwww.messiah.edu/info/21314/financial_aid_for_undergraduate_programs/2397/financial_aid_information_for_veterans
Disability Servicewww.messiah.edu/info/20112/disability_services

Offered Degrees

Messiah offers 133 major programs through online and on-site education where 22 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's800
Master's127
Doctorate (Practical)20
Less Than 1 Year Certificate84
Post-Bachelor's Certificate278
Post-Master's Certificate43

Special Learning Opportunities

Messiah University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:2,403)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $5,410)

Veterans Benefits

Messiah University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges