School Summary

Messiah University


General Information:

Founded in 1909, Messiah University is seated on 485 acres located in Cumberland county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 12:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 1 libraries.

Computer Labs:
A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 69. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
Nonprofit control

Address, Phone and URL:

One University Avenue

Mechanicsburg, PA
17055
For more information call: 717 766-2511. This school has a website at https://www.messiah.edu/
Application information for this school is available at www.messiah.edu/applynow


Application Fee: $50
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
Application Requirements:
Other Requirements: Classic Learning Test (CLT)


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $0.00 $0.00
Room and Board $12,390.00 $12,390.00
Fees $940.00 $940.00
Total $13,330.00 $13,330.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.messiah.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: 3-2 Degree Program, Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, External Degree Program, Academic remediation, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Student-designed majors, Honors program, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Moderate competition - More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or over 18 on ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 18% 17%
600-699 41% 37%
500-599 34% 37%
400-499 7% 9%
300-399 1% 0%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 26%
24-29 37%
18-23 34%
12-17 3%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% 31%
11-25% 30.00%
26-50% 29.00%
Under 50% 10.00%



Baseball, Basketball, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Wrestling, Cross-country running

Basketball, Field hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball

Basketball, Field hockey, Football, Golf, Soccer, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball



No intercollegiate male scholarships found.


No intercollegiate female scholarships found.


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 1,027
Female 1,549
Total 2,586


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 1,214
Female 2,096
Total 3,320

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 4%
African American 4%
Hispanic 8%
Native American 0%
White 76%
Other 7%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 98%
At Least 25 Years Old 2%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 66%
Out Of State 34%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 84%
Live Off Campus 16%


Homecoming, Concerts/Theater Productions, Lecture Series

Outreach teams, student government, choral groups and ensembles, Small Group Program, Outdoors Club


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 09.0900                                           Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0801                                           Physics, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 45.0601                                           Economics, General
  • 50.0301                                           Dance, General
  • 51.0000                                           Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • 30.1001                                           Biopsychology
  • 11.0701                                           Computer Science
  • 38.0101                                           Philosophy
  • 03.0104                                           Environmental Science
  • 54.0105                                           Public/Applied History
  • 39.0201                                           Bible/Biblical Studies
  • 30.3301                                           Sustainability Studies
  • 43.0104                                           Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • 13.1017                                           Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
  • 13.1019                                           Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs
  • 19.0707                                           Family and Community Services
  • 09.0702                                           Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 44.0000                                           Human Services, General
  • 50.0501                                           Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • 16.0301                                           Chinese Language and Literature
  • 52.1304                                           Actuarial Science
  • 30.0501                                           Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
  • 50.0509                                           Musical Theatre
  • 31.0101                                           Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
  • 19.0708                                           Child Care and Support Services Management
  • 26.0202                                           Biochemistry
  • 26.0204                                           Molecular Biology
  • 09.0101                                           Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • 16.0905                                           Spanish Language and Literature
  • 50.0703                                           Art History, Criticism and Conservation
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 45.0604                                           Development Economics and International Development
  • 39.0401                                           Religious Education
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 14.0101                                           Engineering, General
  • 14.0801                                           Civil Engineering, General
  • 10.0105                                           Communications Technology/Technician
  • 50.0903                                           Music Performance, General
  • 52.0801                                           Finance, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 52.1401                                           Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • 51.1107                                           Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies
  • 44.0701                                           Social Work
  • 50.0409                                           Graphic Design
  • 31.0504                                           Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
  • 14.0501                                           Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
  • 14.4201                                           Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
  • 14.1001                                           Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • 14.1901                                           Mechanical Engineering
  • 11.1003                                           Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
  • 50.0602                                           Cinematography and Film/Video Production
  • 50.0702                                           Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • 51.3101                                           Dietetics/Dietitian
  • 52.1101                                           International Business/Trade/Commerce
  • 50.1003                                           Music Management
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 13.1302                                           Art Teacher Education
  • 13.1322                                           Biology Teacher Education
  • 13.1323                                           Chemistry Teacher Education
  • 13.1321                                           Computer Teacher Education
  • 13.1305                                           English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • 13.1306                                           Foreign Language Teacher Education
  • 13.1318                                           Social Studies Teacher Education
  • 13.1311                                           Mathematics Teacher Education
  • 13.1312                                           Music Teacher Education
  • 13.1314                                           Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • 13.1329                                           Physics Teacher Education
  • 13.1330                                           Spanish Language Teacher Education
  • 13.1202                                           Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1203                                           Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • 13.1210                                           Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • 13.1308                                           Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
  • 30.9999                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • 50.0999                                           Music, Other

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