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Messiah University

Messiah University

Mechanicsburg, PA · Suburb · 2,259 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Suburb
Small (<3k)
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Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Situated on a scenic, 471-acre campus in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, Messiah University is a premier Christian institution best known for integrating rigorous academics with a deeply rooted faith mission, boasting particularly strong programs in nursing, engineering, business, and education. The student experience is shaped by a welcoming, Christ-centered campus culture where undergraduates participate in vibrant spiritual life, competitive NCAA Division III athletics, and unique outdoor traditions along the Yellow Breeches Creek that winds directly through campus. What truly sets Messiah apart is its commitment to real-world preparation through its mandatory Experiential Learning Initiative—which guarantees every student a hands-on internship, service project, or study abroad experience—helping drive an impressive 99% post-graduation career or graduate school placement rate.

Wikipedia:Messiah University is a private interdenominational evangelical Christian university with it main campus in Grantham, Pennsylvania and Upper Allen Township, Pennsylvania, near Mechanicsburg.

Location
Mechanicsburg, PA, 17055 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
BWI · Baltimore
70 mi away
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Cost
Cost of attendance
$55,875
Avg net price
$26,502
Room & board
$13,098
Tuition
$42,240
Books & supplies
$1,290/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$19,393
$30–48k
$20,317
$48–75k
$20,916
$75–110k
$23,574
$110k+
$31,847
Admissions
Admit rate
79%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1236
Reading 570–680
Math 540–670
ACT midpoint
27
Composite 26–31
English 24–33
Math 24–30
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Messiah University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
77%
4-yr on-time completion
70%
1st-yr retention
89%
Transfer-out rate
18%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
77%
Transferred
18%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
5%
Median earnings (6yr)
$50,192
Median earnings (10yr)
$54,064
Median debt
$25,621
Monthly loan payment
$272
Debt range (25th–75th)
$11,000–$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$31,000
Student Body
Men 43%Women 57%
12
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students  ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
20%
First-generation
18%
Median family income
$85,483
Independent students
3%
Avg age at entry
19.0
Part-time students
2%
Race & ethnicity
White
75%
Hispanic
9%
Black
4%
Asian
4%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$50,192
10 years after entry
$54,064
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing45
Business Administration, Management and Operations41
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General40
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas33
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods30
Psychology, General25
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services21
Computer Science18
Biology, General17
Accounting and Related Services17
Finance and Financial Management Services17
Mechanical Engineering15
Fine and Studio Arts14
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication12
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication12
Special Education and Teaching12
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Institutional
Endowment
$132M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions
Full-time faculty
47%
Avg faculty salary
$9,179/mo
Instructional spend/student
$10,324
Federal loan rate
54%

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