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
78%Acceptance
1214SAT Avg
2,318Students
12:1Student:Faculty
79%Grad Rate
$54,064Earnings 10yr
$27,686Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate78.5%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1214
Reading & WritingMid: 615
560670
MathMid: 605
540670
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 27
2230
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
Programs (94)
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
More About This School
Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia