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Messiah University

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055

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Suburban

Known for business

Messiah University is a private institution in Mechanicsburg with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1214, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.3K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

79% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $54,064 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $27,686.

Established
1909
Motto
Christ Preeminent
Mascot
Flex the Falcon
Type
Private university
Conference
NCAA Division III athletics with 22
Division
Division III

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78%Acceptance
1214SAT Avg
2,318Students
12:1Student:Faculty
79%Grad Rate
$54,064Earnings 10yr
$27,686Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Messiah University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate78.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1214

Reading & WritingMid: 615
560670
MathMid: 605
540670

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 27
2230

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

78.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

1214

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$40,640
Room & Board$11,910
Books & Supplies$1,460
Total Cost of Attendance$53,939
Average Net Price$27,686
Median Debt at Graduation$25,621
Monthly Payment (10yr)$272

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$23,234
$30–48K$23,515
$48–75K$22,689
$75–110K$27,326
$110K+$31,609

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$27,686

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4200.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$21,911

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

17

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (94)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,318
Gender Split
60% / 40%
Women / Men
First Generation
18%
Pell Grant Recipients
20%

Race & Ethnicity

White 76%
Black 4%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 4%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate78.5%
Freshman Retention85.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$50,192
8 Years$50,641
10 Years$54,064

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$44,800
Men
$59,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

100Average

Estimated from PA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
97 mi(168 min)
Pittsburghpop. 300K
160 mi(277 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
161 mi(279 min)

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