Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Messiah University is 79.41% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 30.32%. 959 men and 1,479 women applied to Messiah and 763 men and 1,173 women students were accepted.
Among them, 248 men and 339 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Messiah.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Messiah
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants2,4389591,47900
Admitted1,9367631,17300
Enrolled58724833900
Acceptance Rate 79.41%79.56%79.31%--
Yield 30.32%32.50%28.90%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2023, 336 students (57% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 52 students (9%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Messiah.
The median SAT score is 1,220 with 610 SAT EBRW and 610 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 670 and the 25th percentile is 550. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 670 and 25th percentile is 540 .
The median ACT composite score is 27 with 75th percentile score of 30 and 25th percentile score of 25 at Messiah. The median ACT math score is 26 and the ACT English score is 26.
The SAT and ACT scores at Messiah University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,159, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with larger programs).
2023 SAT and ACT Scores at Messiah
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total109012201340
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing550610670
SAT Math540610670
ACT Composite252730
ACT Math242628
ACT English232631
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Messiah. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Messiah University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
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Messiah Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramRequired
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayRequired
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $50 for undergraduate schools of Messiah University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Messiah.
Admission Information for Applying to Messiah
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$50
Admission Informationwww.messiah.edu/info/20007/admissions
Online Applicationwww.messiah.edu/applynow
Calendar SystemSemester
Credits AcceptedDual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered1-Year Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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