Mechanicsburg, PA

Messiah University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Messiah University is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Mechanicsburg, PA.
It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification.
Messiah University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

79% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 2,458 applied, 1,941 accepted, and 564 enrolled in Messiah.
259 men and 305 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,230 SAT, 27 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,230 and ACT score is 27. The SAT score of 1230 is good, 81 to 86 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total111012301350
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing570620680
Math540610670
ACT Score
Composite262731
Math242630
English242933
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $42,240 for undergraduate programs and $14,040 for graduate programs.
Tuition has increased by 3.94% compared to last year at Messiah University.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

2,340 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $21,845.
For freshmen, 587 students (100%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $24,223.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 3,373 students enrolled Messiah in 2025.
By gender, 1,292 men and 2,081 women students are enrolled.
There are 2,618 undergraduate and 755 graduate students.
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131 Major Programs

  • 14 programs through online
  • 17 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Messiah is 75% and the transfer-out rate is 19%.
The retention rate is 89% for full-time and 89% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
75%
Transfer-out Rate
19%
Retention Rate
89%
Students to Faculty Ratio
12 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 370 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Messiah and the average faculty salary is $82,786. The studetns to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.
There are 935 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $55,813.
Number of Faculties
370
Average Faculty Salary
$82,786
Number of Staffs
935
Average Staff Salary
$55,813

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Libraries
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