Messiah University
One University Avenue, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Private not-for-profit 4-year
Key Statistics
3,373
Total Students
2,618
Undergraduates
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Campus Housing
Can I get in?
Admissions
79%
Acceptance Rate
1,941 admitted out of 2,458 applicants
Admissions Requirements
High School GPA: Required
School Record: Required
Test Scores: Considered
Recommendations: Considered
College Prep: Required
SAT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)
Reading & Writing
570 - 680
Math
540 - 670
52% of first-time students submitted SAT scores
ACT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)
Composite
26 - 31
English
24 - 33
Math
24 - 30
6% of first-time students submitted ACT scores
Can I afford it?
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees (2024-2025)
In/Out-of-State
$40,640
Living Arrangements
Living cost information not available
Financial Aid
$29,408
Average Net Price
After grants and scholarships
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $19,393 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $20,317 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $20,916 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $23,574 |
| $110,001+ | $31,847 |
22%
Receive Pell Grants
54%
Students Borrowing
$9,027
Avg. Loan Amount
Will I graduate?
Student Outcomes
Completion Rates
68%
Overall
69%
Full-Time
68%
Part-Time
75%
First-Time Students
59%
Transfer Students
20%
Transfer Out
Time to Degree
4-Year Completion 62%
6-Year Completion 65%
8-Year Completion 68%
Median Time to Degree: 5 years
What's the campus like?
Student Demographics
Undergraduate Gender
Male
38.3% Female
61.7% Distance Education
Exclusively Distance
16.2% Some Distance
40.8% No Distance
43% Graduate Distance Education
Exclusively Distance
9.9% Some Distance
41.8% No Distance
48.3% Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
White
75.2% Black or African American
4.7% Hispanic/Latino
8.5% Asian
3.7% American Indian/Alaska Native
0.1% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1% Two or More Races
4% Non-Resident Alien
2.2% Unknown
1.5% Popular Programs
1
Social Work.
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
9
graduates
Degrees & Awards Offered
Bachelor's Degree
Contact Information
Phone
7177662511
Address
One University Avenue, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
IPEDS ID
213996