Messiah University 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 2024 tuition & fees is $40,640 for the academic year 2023-2024. 95% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $26,414.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 3,231 and the students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).

Messiah's acceptance rate is 78.02% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 32.00%. The median SAT scores is 1210 and the ACT socre is 26.

Messiah University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Messiah University is $40,640. For graduate programs, its 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $13,590.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $41,823 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $13,960.

Undergraduate$40,640
Graduate$13,590
Undergraduate$41,823
Graduate$13,960

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.


Admission Key Statistics

Acceptance Rate »78.02% Acceptance Rate / 32.00% Yield
Test Scores »1,210 SAT / 26 ACT
Graduation Rate »78%
Transfer-out Rate16%
Retention Rate86%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio7.69% (13 to 1)
Student Population »3,231 (2,495 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$26,414

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

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
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening CollegeNo
Teacher CertificationYes
Study AbroadYes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersNo
On-campus day care for students' childrenNo

Messiah University Directory Information

AddressOne University Avenue, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Phone717-766-2511
WEBSchool's Website
AdmissionAdmission Information
Online ApplicationApply Online
Financial AidDeadlines and Applications
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Veterans TuitionVeterans Benefit Information
Disability ServiceDisability Services
School Typefour-year, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie CategoryMaster's College and University (larger programs)
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree

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