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Messiah University

Mechanicsburg, PA • private • DIII | Middle Atlantic Conferences
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Acceptance
78.5%
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Grad Rate
78%
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Cost
$53,070

Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Suburban (Suburb: Large )
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)
$53,070
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $39,700
Room & Board
$1,460
Books & Supplies
$11,910
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $23,234
$30,001-48,000 $23,515
$48,001-75,000 $22,689
$75,001-110,000 $27,326
$110,001+ $31,609
Students Receiving Pell Grants
94%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$29,882

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
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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