Messiah University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,403
Religious affiliation	Interdenominational
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	77%
Students retention rate	85%
On-time graduation rate	77%

Located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, Messiah University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 77% indicates that Messiah University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Messiah University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Messiah University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Messiah University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 85% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

77.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$38,370

Cost of attendance at Messiah University in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$38,370

Cost of attendance at Messiah University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Messiah University received on average $26,620 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$26,620

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	127	21%	$4,296	$545,616
Other Federal Grant	193	32%	$5,043	$973,322
State Grant/Scholarships	173	28%	$3,575	$618,399
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	611	100%	$24,015	$14,673,120
Total Grant & Scholarships	611	100%	$26,620	$16,264,841

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Messiah University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Messiah University students is 77.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 76.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 77.7%.

77.0%

asian 81.2% 13 students
African American 68.2% 15 students
white 77.6% 434 students
unknown 90.0% 9 students
hispanic 54.6% 18 students
International Students 83.3% 25 students
Mixed Race 89.5% 17 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation
Basketball Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation
Track and Cross Country Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Messiah University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Messiah University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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