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Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PAPrivate NonprofitSuburb Setting
Less Selective • 79% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Messiah University is a private nonprofit institution located in the suburb setting of Mechanicsburg, PA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.3K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 79%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
2.3K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
79% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading570 - 680
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math540 - 670
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite26 - 31
1typical 50% range36
79%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences17% of degrees
Business & Marketing14% of degrees
Engineering8% of degrees
Biological Sciences4% of degrees
Social Sciences4% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Engineering, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,927
Earnings 5yr: $74,795
Debt: $25,798
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,907
Earnings 5yr: $80,555
Debt: $23,625
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,824
Earnings 5yr: $72,328
Debt: $27,000
Music.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,342
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,941
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,900
Earnings 5yr: $65,142
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,222
Earnings 5yr: $65,508
Debt: $25,978
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $65,838
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Education, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,976
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,005
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,966
Earnings 5yr: $57,732
Debt: N/A
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,256
Earnings 5yr: $49,309
Debt: $23,250
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,115
Earnings 5yr: $50,981
Debt: $27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,052
Earnings 5yr: $49,379
Debt: $27,000
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,511
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,813
Earnings 5yr: $37,003
Debt: $27,000
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,982
Earnings 5yr: $48,205
Debt: $27,000
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,522
Earnings 5yr: $36,795
Debt: N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $41,649
Earnings 5yr: $42,792
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $68,760
Debt: $27,000
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$26,502
In-State Tuition$42,240
Out-of-State Tuition$42,240
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
20%
Pell Grants
54%
Take Loans
83%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$50,192
+8% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$54,064
Completion Signals
75%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
89%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,911
Est. Monthly Payment
$237/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
43%
Men57%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 43% men and 57% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
18%
Part-Time Share
2%
Avg Family Income
$97,829
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