Overview

Messiah University is a University institution located in Mechanicsburg, PA.

Location & Contact

Address One University Avenue, Suite 3005
Mechanicsburg, PA  17055
United States

Contact Dr. John Chopka
Vice President for Enrollment Management
Email: admiss@messiah.edu
Phone: 717-691-6000
Fax: 717-691-2307

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry	×
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Molecular Biology	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Actuarial Science	×
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Digital Marketing	×
Finance, General	×
Financial Planning And Services	×
Hospitality Administration/management, General	×
International Business/trade/commerce	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia	×
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication	×
Speech Communication And Rhetoric	×
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Communications Technology/technician	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance	×
Computer Science	×
Information Science/studies	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education	×
Biology Teacher Education	×
Chemistry Teacher Education	×
Computer Teacher Education	×
Drama And Dance Teacher Education	×
Early Childhood Education And Teaching	×
Education/teaching Of Individuals In Elementary Special Education Programs	×
Education/teaching Of Individuals In Secondary Special Education Programs	×
Elementary Education And Teaching	×	×
English/language Arts Teacher Education	×
Family And Consumer Sciences/home Economics Teacher Education	×
Foreign Language Teacher Education	×
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching	×
Mathematics Teacher Education	×
Music Teacher Education	×
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching	×
Physics Teacher Education	×
Social Studies Teacher Education	×
Spanish Language Teacher Education	×
Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/esl Language Instructor	×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering	×
Civil Engineering, General	×
Computer Software Engineering	×
Electrical And Electronics Engineering	×
Engineering, General	×
Mechanical Engineering	×
Mechatronics, Robotics, And Automation Engineering	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General	×
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Child Care And Support Services Management	×
Child Development	×
Family And Community Services	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Chinese Language And Literature	×
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Dietetics/dietitian	×
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General	×
International Public Health/international Health	×
Pre-occupational Therapy Studies	×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Public/applied History	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Biopsychology	×
Data Science, General	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other	×
Peace Studies And Conflict Resolution	×
Sustainability Studies	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Studies	×	×
Sport And Fitness Administration/management	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Physics, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General	×	×
Social Work	×
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Development Economics And International Development	×
Economics, General	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Sociology, General	×
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Bible/biblical Studies	×
Religious Education	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation	×	×
Cinematography And Film/video Production	×
Dance, General	×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Fine/studio Arts, General	×
Graphic Design	×
Music Management	×	×
Music Performance, General	×
Music, General	×
Music, Other	×
Musical Theatre	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,472

Applied

2,004

Accepted

2,722

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,408

Females Applied

1,135

Females Accepted

81%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,064

Males Applied

869

Males Accepted

82%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.79

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	August 31st	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	633	580	700
SAT Math	609	560	670
ACT Composite	30	27	33

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

43,815

Private

Fees

1,090

Full-time student fees

13,871

Room & board

6,995

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees

Financial Aid

36,612

Avg. Financial Aid Package

38,388

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

27,477

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,808

Avg. Loan Aid

18,827

Avg. Grant Aid

29,305

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

81%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

29%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,722

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

33%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	10.48%
Black or African American	4.14%
White or Caucasian	74%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.13%
Asian	3.88%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.13%
Two or more races	4.36%
Other	1.16%

Gender

Male (43.83%)

Female (55.36%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing International housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	84%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Service Day and International Gala

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Outreach Teams (Agape Center), Small Group Participation (Student Ministries), Student Activities Board, Student Government Association and Multicultural Council

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Field Hockey		No	No
Football		No	No
Golf		No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 3	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Tennis	No	Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Wrestling	No	Division 3	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Field Hockey		Division 3	No
Football		No	No
Golf		No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 3	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Tennis	No	Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

385

Total Faculty

12:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 176

Part-time - 209

Male - 180

Female - 205