Messiah University (Messiah) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Mechanicsburg, PA. It is classified as Master's College and University with larger programs by Carnegie Classification, also known as M1 Master's College. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at M1 Master's College comparison page.
The Messiah's tuition & fees is $42,240 for the academic year 2024-2025. 90% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $24,893.
The school has a total enrollment of 3,373 and the students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).
Messiah's acceptance rate is 78.97% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 29.06%. The median SAT score is 1230 and the ACT score is 27.
Messiah University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Messiah University is $42,240. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $14,040.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $43,903 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $14,505.
| Undergraduate | $42,240 |
|---|---|
| Graduate | $14,040 |
| Undergraduate | $43,903 |
|---|---|
| Graduate | $14,505 |
The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
| Acceptance Rate » | 78.97% Acceptance Rate / 29.06% Yield |
|---|---|
| Test Scores » | 1,230 SAT / 27 ACT |
| Graduation Rate » | 75% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 19% |
| Retention Rate | 89%(full-time) |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8.33% (12 to 1) |
| Student Population » | 3,373 (2,618 undergraduate) |
| Average Financial Aid » | $24,893 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard
Messiah University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
| Learning Opportunities | |
|---|---|
| ROTC | Army |
| Weekend/Evening College | No |
| Teacher Certification | Yes |
| Study Abroad | Yes |
| On-Campus Services | |
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
| Employment services for students | Yes |
| Placement services for completers | No |
| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
| Address | One University Avenue, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 717-766-2511 |
| WEB | School's Website |
| Admission | Admission Information |
| Online Application | Apply Online |
| Financial Aid | Deadlines and Applications |
| Net Price Calculator | Net Price Calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | Veterans Benefit Information |
| Disability Service | Disability Services |
| School Type | four-year, private (not-for-profit) |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree |
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