School Overview

The following table shows the basic characteristic of Messiah University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
Contact Information
AddressOne University Avenue, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Phone717-766-2511
WEBwww.messiah.edu/
Admission Information
Admissionwww.messiah.edu/info/20007/admissions
Online Applicationwww.messiah.edu/applynow
Financial Aidwww.messiah.edu/info/21085/financial_aid
Net Price Calculatorwww.messiah.edu/info/21387/net_price_calculator
Veterans Tuitionwww.messiah.edu/info/21314/financial_aid_for_undergraduate_programs/2397/financial_aid_information_for_veterans
Disability Servicewww.messiah.edu/info/20112/disability_services
School Category
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Carnegie CategoryMaster's College and University (larger programs)
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree- professional practice

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

The acceptance rate of Messiah University is 79.41% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 30.32%. The application fees are $50 for undergraduate programs.
Open Admission Policy
Acceptance Rate79.41 %
Yield (Enrollment Rate)30.32 %
Undergraduate Application Fees$50

Tuition & Fees

Messiah's 2024 tuition & fees is $40,640 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 2.91% compared to the last year's rate ($39,490).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $13,590. The graduate tuition increased by 2.72% compared to the last year's rate.
Amounts
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$40,640
Graduate Tuition & Fees$13,590
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)

Student Population

A total of 3,231 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 559 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Messiah has 2,495 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 736 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
Total Students3,231
Undergraduate Students2,495
Graduate Students736
Online Enrollment559

Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services

Messiah offers 133 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 22 out of the 133 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Messiah
Offered DegreesOn-Campus ServicesLearning opportunities
Number of programs133 Programs
Number of online programs22 Programs
Offered Degrees/ProgramsCertificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year
1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students
Distance Learning (online classes)
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification