Messiah University
Private nonprofit, 4-year
One University Avenue, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Quick Facts
2,318
Total Enrollment
78%
Acceptance Rate
79%
Graduation Rate
$50,192
Median Earnings (6yr)
$40,640
In-State Tuition
$27,686
Avg Net Price
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1214
Avg SAT Score
About Messiah University
Institution Details
| Type | Private nonprofit, 4-year |
| Classification | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Size | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Accreditation | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | One University Avenue |
| City | Mechanicsburg, PA |
| ZIP Code | 17055 |
| County | Cumberland County |
Special Designations
President/Chief Administrator: Kim S. Phipps (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 2,318 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 60% |
| Male | 40% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 76.1% |
| Black | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 8.8% |
| Asian | 4.0% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 3.6% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 2.6% |
| Unknown | 0.8% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 1.7% |
| Part-Time Students | 2.8% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 560 | 610 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 600 | 670 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 26 | 30 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$40,640
In-State Tuition
$40,640
Out-of-State Tuition
$53,939
Total Cost of Attendance
$27,686
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 20% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 58% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 20% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $25,621 |
| Median Total Debt | $21,911 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $31,000 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 83% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $23,234 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $23,515 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $22,689 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $27,326 |
| $110,001+ | $31,609 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$50,192
6 Years After
$50,641
8 Years After
$54,064
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $33,402 | 75th percentile: $67,819
Earnings by Family Income Background
$40,934
Low Income
$48,570
Middle Income
$52,647
High Income
Student Outcomes
85%
Full-Time Retention
79%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$8,993
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$10,317
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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