Messiah University is a top-ranked private university of the liberal and applied arts and sciences in the northeastern U.S. With a reputation for successfully integrating rigorous academics and Christian faith into all of our academic programs, we offer 150+ undergraduate and pre-professional degree options and 20+ graduate degree and certificate programs.

Our scenic 375-acre suburban campus is located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, just 12 miles from the state capital, Harrisburg, and just a short drive from Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.

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Admissions

Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

Acceptance Rate

78%

SAT Range

1080-1310

ACT Range

23-29

Application Fee

$50

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Required

Accepts Common App

Yes

Cost

Net Price

$27,641 / year

National

$15,523

Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Average Total Aid Awarded

$22,222 / year

National

$7,535

Students Receiving Financial Aid

100%

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Academics

Professors

B minus

Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.

Student Faculty Ratio

10:1

Evening Degree Programs

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Majors

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Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online

Offers Online Courses

Yes

Online Certificate Programs

Online Associates Programs

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Mix of Online and on Campus
6%
On Campus
90%
Online
4%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

2,304 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

191

Undergrads Over 25

Pell Grant

25%

Varsity Athletes

17%

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Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus

95%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$45,100 / year

National

$33,028

Graduation Rate

79%

National

49%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

95%

National

83%