Messiah University
One University Avenue, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055
4-year, Private not-for-profit Suburb: Large
Key Statistics
3,344
Total Students
2,586
Undergraduates
12 to 1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Yes
Campus Housing
Tuition & Costs (2024-2025)
Tuition & Fees
In/Out-of-State
$42,240
+3.9% from last year
Books & Supplies
$1,290
Living Arrangements
On Campus
Food & Housing: $12,390
Other Expenses:
$2,850
Off Campus
Food & Housing: $12,550
Other Expenses:
$4,210
With Family
Food & Housing: $3,860
Other Expenses:
$3,770
+3.3%
Total Annual Costs
In/Out of State (Same Cost)
$58,770
On Campus
+3.5% from last year
$60,290
Off Campus
+3.8% from last year
$47,300
With Family
+3.4% from last year
Student Demographics
Undergraduate Gender
Male
40% Female
60% Undergraduate Age
24 and Under
98% 25 and Over
2% Undergraduate Residence
In-State
63% Out-of-State
35% International
2% Distance Education
Exclusively Distance
8% Some Distance
20% No Distance
72% Graduate Attendance
Full-Time
37% Part-Time
63% Graduate Distance Education
Exclusively Distance
60% Some Distance
8% No Distance
33% Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Asian
4% Black or African American
4% Hispanic/Latino
8% White
76% Two or more races
4% Race/ethnicity unknown
1% US Nonresident
2% Popular Programs
1
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Health Professions and Related Programs
87
graduates
2
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
55
graduates
3
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Health Professions and Related Programs
45
graduates
Degrees & Awards Offered
Less than one year certificate
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Special Learning Opportunities
Distance education – undergraduate programs offered
Distance education – graduate programs offered
ROTC (Army)
Study abroad
Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
Student Services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Contact Information
Phone
(717) 766-2511
Address
One University Avenue, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055
IPEDS ID
213996
Federal Financial Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).