Messiah University — Profile, Admissions, Costs & Programs

78.5%

Acceptance Rate

2,318

Undergrads

$27,686

Net Price / Year

78.5%

Grad Rate

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

About Messiah University

Messiah University is a private non-profit 4-year institution located in Mechanicsburg, PA. The school enrolls approximately 3,373 students. With an acceptance rate of 78.5%, it admits most applicants.

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Enrollment

Total Students 3,373

Men 1,292

Women 2,081

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 20.0%

Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 89%

3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

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Admissions Data

78.5%

Acceptance Rate

2,458

Applications

564

Enrolled

Test Score Ranges (25th–75th percentile)

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing

570

680

SAT Math

540

670

ACT Composite

Admissions Trend

Year	Applications	Admitted	Enrolled	Admit Rate
2024	2,458	1,941	564	79.0%
2022	2,438	1,936	587	79.4%
2020	2,549	1,976	614	77.5%
2018	2,530	1,996	647	78.9%
2016	2,596	2,064	685	79.5%

Costs & Financial Aid

$27,686

Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

20.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

N/A

Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

78.5%

Graduation Rate

N/A

3-yr Loan Repayment Rate

Programs Offered

50 programs · bachelor's degrees · sorted by completers

Major	Completers/yr	Median Earnings	Median Debt
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.	63	N/A	N/A
Engineering, General.	61	N/A	N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.	50	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	43	N/A	N/A
Music.	34	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.	33	N/A	N/A
Psychology, General.	30	N/A	N/A
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.	29	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	27	N/A	N/A
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language.	27	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	25	N/A	N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.	24	N/A	N/A
Social Work.	23	N/A	N/A
Education, General.	23	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	22	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	22	N/A	N/A
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.	21	N/A	N/A
Music.	18	N/A	N/A
Accounting and Related Services.	17	N/A	N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.	17	N/A	N/A
Communication and Media Studies.	17	N/A	N/A
Computer Science.	16	N/A	N/A
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.	14	N/A	N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.	14	N/A	N/A
Marketing.	14	N/A	N/A
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.	13	N/A	N/A
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services.	13	N/A	N/A
Religious Education.	12	N/A	N/A
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.	11	N/A	N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.	11	N/A	N/A
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services.	11	N/A	N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.	11	N/A	N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.	10	N/A	N/A
Education, General.	9	N/A	N/A
International Business.	9	N/A	N/A
Economics.	9	N/A	N/A
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.	9	N/A	N/A
Biopsychology.	8	N/A	N/A
Sustainability Studies.	8	N/A	N/A
Sociology.	8	N/A	N/A
History.	7	N/A	N/A
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.	7	N/A	N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.	7	N/A	N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.	7	N/A	N/A
Marketing.	7	N/A	N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.	6	N/A	N/A
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.	6	N/A	N/A
Dance.	5	N/A	N/A
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.	5	N/A	N/A
Bible/Biblical Studies.	5	N/A	N/A

Athletics Program

$2,396,952

Total Athletics Expenses

$2,809,489

Total Athletics Revenue

457

Total Student Athletes

Sport	Gender	Participants	Expenses	Revenues	Head Coach Salary
Basketball	Coed	33	$342,746	$381,181	N/A
Soccer	Coed	52	$308,208	$324,603	N/A
Lacrosse	Coed	60	$256,520	$324,146	N/A
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	Coed	244	$173,254	$186,426	N/A
Baseball	Men	41	$165,113	$151,555	N/A
Volleyball	Coed	35	$157,029	$150,655	N/A
Wrestling	Men	42	$128,692	$114,355	N/A
Softball	Women	20	$127,481	$147,300	N/A
Field Hockey	Women	25	$79,254	$93,991	N/A
Swimming	Coed	31	$68,383	$79,847	N/A
Tennis	Coed	19	$30,782	$36,513	N/A

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Reported criminal offenses per federal Clery Act disclosure requirements, 2021-2023.

Offense Type	Total Reported
Fondling	12
Burglary	10
Rape	4
Motor Vehicle Theft	2
Robbery	2