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Messiah University

Tuition
40,640
Students
3,569
School Type
Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Large | Suburb

About

Overview

School Type

Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

3,569

Graduation Rate

78%

Religious Affiliation

Interdenominational


Admissions

Acceptance Rate78.48%

Apply

2,375

Accepted

1,864

Attend

596

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$50

Graduate

$0

Test Scores

SAT Range

1100 - 1340

ACT Range

22 - 30

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Not Applicable

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Not Applicable

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college prep program

    Required

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Not Applicable

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$40,640

Out-of-State

$40,640

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$4,811

State/Local Grants

$4,385

Institutional/Scholarships

$21,885

Graduate

In-State

$13,590

Out-of-State

$13,590

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$8,320

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$11,910

Books & Supplies

$1,460

Personal Expenses

$2,760

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.

Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

46

Average Assistance

$23,242

DoD Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

2

Average Assistance

$3,875

Academics

Graduation Rate78%

Student Faculty Ratio9:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Psychology, General
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
  • Music Performance, General
  • Occupational Therapy/Therapist
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Education, General

Student Body

Students Enrolled3,569

Undergraduate

2,614

Graduate

955

Full-Time

76%

Part-Time

24%

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Baseball
  • Wrestling
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer

Women's

  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Field Hockey
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    Yes

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    No

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    No

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    No