Messiah University
tuition & fees
$40,640
graduate tuition & fees
$13,590
acceptance rate
78%
Student Population
3,231
online students
559
Number of Programs
131
Financial Aid Amount
$26,414
SAT Scores
1,210
Graduation Rate
78%
Messiah University is a Private, 4 years college located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
It has a total enrollment of 3,231 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. Messiah's acceptance rate is 78.48% last year (undergraduate school).
Messiah University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Messiah University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | One University Avenue, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 |
| Phone | 717-766-2511 |
| WEB | www.messiah.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.messiah.edu/info/20007/admissions |
| Online Application | www.messiah.edu/applynow |
| Financial Aid | www.messiah.edu/info/21085/financial_aid |
| Net Price Calculator | www.messiah.edu/info/21387/net_price_calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | www.messiah.edu/info/21314/financial_aid_for_undergraduate_programs/2397/financial_aid_information_for_veterans |
| Disability Service | www.messiah.edu/info/20112/disability_services |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Messiah University is 78.48% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 31.97%. The application fees are $50 for undergraduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 78.48 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 31.97 % |
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $50 |
Tuition & Fees
Messiah's 2024 tuition & fees is $40,640 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 2.91% compared to the last year's rate ($39,490).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $13,590. The graduate tuition increased by 2.72% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $40,640 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $13,590 |
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
Student Population
A total of 3,231 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 559 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Messiah has 2,495 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 736 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 3,231 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 2,495 |
| Graduate Students | 736 |
| Online Enrollment | 559 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Messiah offers 131 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 18 out of the 131 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Messiah
| Number of programs | 131 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 18 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✗ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |