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Messiah University

Private nonprofit, 4-year

One University Avenue, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

(717) 766-2511

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Quick Facts

2,318

Total Enrollment

78%

Acceptance Rate

79%

Graduation Rate

$50,192

Median Earnings (6yr)

$40,640

In-State Tuition

$27,686

Avg Net Price

12:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

1214

Avg SAT Score

About Messiah University

Institution Details

Type Private nonprofit, 4-year
Classification Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Size 1,000 - 4,999

Location

Address One University Avenue
City Mechanicsburg, PA
ZIP Code 17055
County Cumberland County

President/Chief Administrator: Kim S. Phipps (President)

Programs & Degrees

Degree information not available.

Top Programs by Graduates

Business 20%
Education 15%
Health Professions 15%
Engineering 8%
Visual/Performing Arts 6%
Communication 6%
Biology 5%
Computer Science 4%
Undergraduate Programs: Yes
Graduate Programs: Yes

Admissions

Enrollment Statistics

Total Enrollment 2,318

Student Demographics

Male 40%
Female 60%
White 76%
Black 4%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 4%

Test Score Ranges

Test 25th %ile Median 75th %ile
SAT Reading 560 610 670
SAT Math 540 600 670
ACT Composite 22 26 30

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

In-State Tuition $40,640
Out-of-State Tuition $40,640

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Aid 20%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:

$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

Earnings After Graduation

Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:

$50,192

6 Years After

$50,641

8 Years After

$54,064

10 Years After

Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):

25th percentile: $33,402  |  75th percentile: $67,819

Earnings by Family Income Background

$40,934

Low Income

$48,570

Middle Income

$52,647

High Income

Student Outcomes

85%

Full-Time Retention

79%

Graduation Rate