Messiah University

Mechanicsburg, PA • private • III | Middle Atlantic Conferences

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Suburban

Student Population

Undergrad: 2,725 • Total: 3,689

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

One University Avenue
Mechanicsburg, PA
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Website

www.messiah.edu/

Region

Northeast

Carnegie Classification

Carnegie Code: 32

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 1,086 (39.9%) • Female: 1,639 (60.1%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	104	3.8%
Black/African American	102	3.7%
Hispanic/Latino	229	8.4%
White	2,081	76.4%
Two or More Races	98	3.6%
International	67	2.5%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

78.5%

1,864 admitted from 2,375 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

Sometimes Required

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 560-670
Math: 540-670
Total: 1100-1340

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

22-30

Application Types Offered

RD

Application Requirements

—

Application Fee

$50

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

RD:

Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

78.5%

4-Year Graduation Rate

73.8%

Freshman Retention Rate

85.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

15.6:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$55,688

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $41,300

Room & Board

$13,098

Books & Supplies

$1,290

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$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

Students Receiving Pell Grants

94%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$29,882

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

III

Conference

Middle Atlantic Conferences

Men's Sports (9)

Baseball Basketball Lacrosse Soccer Swimming Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball Wrestling

Women's Sports (9)

Basketball Field Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

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