Messiah University

Mechanicsburg, PA

Messiah University

Mechanicsburg, PA

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Undergrad Christian Life

Tuition & Fees

$43,400

not including housing and food

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undergraduateRatios

39%

male

61%

female

13

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

79%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,936
Declined 502
Total Received 2,438
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Private

2,495

undergraduate students

736

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1909, Messiah University is a private Christian liberal arts university that is known for its strong programs in the sciences, education, and business. It is located on a 471-acre campus in Grantham, Pennsylvania—10 miles southwest of Harrisburg.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 3,231
Established in 1909
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Networks

When looking for events or activities on campus, students know where to look. Messiah’s Student Activities Board (SAB) is a student-run organization that plans dances, concerts, coffeehouses, films, off-campus excursions and many other activities. Like live entertainment? Hang out in the student union and catch a free concert featuring up-and-coming bands during Wednesday night B-Sides, play a game of pool or watch your classmates perform during the monthly Coffeehouse. Want to relax? Grab a latte and head to our on-campus theater to catch a movie. Looking to be active? Jog along the Yellow Breeches Creek, or show off your dance moves at the Christmas Tradition or Spring Fling. From experiencing amazing new cuisine at the Food Truck Fest to trying your hand at pumpkin carving at the annual Fall Festival or Spring Sha-bing, your social calendar won’t be lacking.

  • Campus Setting: Large town

Messiah University
1 University Avenue
Mechanicsburg, PA
17055

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
87%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
93%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

Fun Facts

  • FINALS WEEK: At Messiah University during finals week, Lottie Dining Hall opens at 10 p.m. to midnight and employee volunteers serve students free pancakes and tots. Then, at midnight every night during finals week, students let off a little steam with a collective scream out their windows!
  • SERVICE DAY: Each spring, Messiah University hosts Service Day where students and employees have a day off from classes and work, and serve together as a campus community.
  • WHITE-OUT MARCH: At Messiah University before the Homecoming soccer games, students are given white (free!) T-shirts. The spirited crowd—dressed in white and led by a bagpiper—marches across the Covered Bridge to the soccer field where they inspire Falcon fans to cheer on the big game! Messiah
  • CANDLELIGHT SERVICES: At Messiah University students and their families experience two meaningful candlelight worship services—one at the end of first-year move-in day and one at Baccalaureate the night before Commencement.
  • BRIDGES: Messiah University has two bridges on campus that span Yellow Breeches Creek! The Swinging Bridge and a Covered Bridge.

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
34%
Top 1/4
64%
Top 1/2
91%
Bottom 1/2
9%
Bottom 1/4
1%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
670
25th
550
75th
670
25th
540
75th
31
25th
23
75th
28
25th
24
75th
30
25th
25

Admissions Facts

Application fee $50
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (priority deadline) May 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Optional

Moderately Selective

79%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,936
Declined 502
Total Received 2,438

Admissions Factors

Required

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record
Completion of college-preparatory program

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

80%

Additional services

  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$26,414

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $40,640
Housing $6,335
Food $5,575
Additional fees $2,760
Books & supplies $1,460
Total $56,770
Average Financial Aid - $26,414
Total with Avg. Aid $30,356

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $3,120,323
State $2,198,945
Institutional $30,154,996
Other external $1,228,306
Total $36,702,570

Non-need-based

Federal $376,430
State $4,470
Institutional $11,741,035
Other external $539,481
Total $12,661,416

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 717 691-6007
finaid@messiah.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Field hockey yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field indoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes yes
Wrestling yes

Club Sports - Men's

soccer, ultimate Frisbee

Club Sports - Women's

field hockey, soccer, ultimate Frisbee

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, flag football, floor hockey, fly fishing, ice hockey, racquetball, skiing, snowboarding, soccer (indoor/outdoor), softball, Spikeball, swing dance, table tennis, ultimate, volleyball (indoor/sand), weight lifting

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Commonwealth Conference, Middle Atlantic States Collegiate Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Actuarial Science yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes
Art Teacher Education yes
Athletic Training/Trainer yes yes
Bible/Biblical Studies yes
Biochemistry yes
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering yes
Biology Teacher Education yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Biopsychology yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Chemistry Teacher Education yes
Chemistry, General yes
Child Care and Support Services Management yes
Chinese Language and Literature yes
Cinematography and Film/Video Production yes
Civil Engineering, General yes
Communications Technology/Technician yes
Computer Science yes
Computer Teacher Education yes
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Dance, General yes
Development Economics and International Development yes
Dietetics/Dietitian yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Economics, General yes
Education, General yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs yes
Electrical and Electronics Engineering yes
Engineering, General yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Family and Community Services yes
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education yes
Finance, General yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
Foreign Language Teacher Education yes
Graphic Design yes
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration yes
History, General yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mechanical Engineering yes
Molecular Biology yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music Management yes
Music Performance, General yes yes
Music Teacher Education yes yes
Music, General yes
Music, Other yes
Musical Theatre yes
Nursing Practice yes
Occupational Therapy/Therapist yes
Organizational Leadership yes
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies yes
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution yes
Philosophy yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Physics Teacher Education yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies yes
Psychology, General yes
Public/Applied History yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Religious Education yes
Social Studies Teacher Education yes
Social Work yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes yes
Sustainability Studies yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Engineering
  2. Nursing
  3. Applied Health Science

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

3,231

total students

64%

in-state

36%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

77%

2,495
students

Female
61%
1,517

Male
39%
978

23%

736
students

Female
70%
516

Male
30%
220

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

91%

2,277
students

Female
61%
1,378

Male
39%
899

9%

218
students

Female
64%
139

Male
36%
79

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Student Break-down

2%
Nonresident aliens
3%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%
Hispanic/Latino
77%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.50
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Recommended of Some
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 24
Countries most often represented Bahamas
China
Ethiopia
Malaysia
South Korea
Tanzania
Special services offered for international applicants Host family program
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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