Messiah University Admission
Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
79.41%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
30.32%
Freshmen Enrollment
587
SAT Scores
1,220
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 2,438 students have applied and 1,936 students have allowed to admit to Messiah University (Acceptance rate: 79.41%). Messiah's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 30.32 % where 587 students have finally enrolled out of 1,936 admitted students.
Messiah acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Arcadia University and Carlow University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 83.45%).
Messiah enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 20.05%).
How to Apply to Messiah University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Messiah. Messiah offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.messiah.edu/info/20007/admissions |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.messiah.edu/applynow |
| Financial Aid | www.messiah.edu/info/21085/financial_aid |
| Net Price Calculator | www.messiah.edu/info/21387/net_price_calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | www.messiah.edu/info/21314/financial_aid_for_undergraduate_programs/2397/financial_aid_information_for_veterans |
| Disability Service | www.messiah.edu/info/20112/disability_services |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Messiah and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Messiah University is 1,220 and the average ACT score is 27. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Messiah University is higher (competitive score) than the schools (average score is 1,061). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Messiah University | 1,220 | 27 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,061 | 23 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania | 1,157 | 73 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Messiah University, 336 students submitted SAT scores (57% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,220 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 550 | 610 | 670 |
| Mathematics | 540 | 610 | 670 |
| Total | 1,090 | 1,220 | 1,340 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Messiah University, 52 students submitted ACT scores (9% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 27 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 25 | 27 | 30 |
| English | 23 | 26 | 31 |
| Mathematics | 24 | 26 | 28 |
Messiah Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Messiah University. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
4 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Recommendations, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |