Messiah Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 78.97%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1230. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $42,240
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at Messiah:
- Total Enrollment: 3,373, including 721 online students
- 2,618 Undergraduate, 755 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 38.3% men, 61.7% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 75%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 19%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 89%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 131 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 14 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 17 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Messiah Overview
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.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
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 |
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| Graduate | $14,040 |
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| Undergraduate | $43,903 |
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| Graduate | $14,505 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
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.
Special Learning Opportunities at Messiah
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | No |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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