Overview

Messiah University is a University institution located in Mechanicsburg, PA, in a small town setting.

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
Finance, 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
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Computer 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
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
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General
Mechanical 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
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
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
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
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
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
Cinematography And Film/video Production
Dance, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Music, Other
Musical Theatre

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,438

Applied

1,936

Accepted

2,495

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,479

Females Applied

1,173

Females Accepted

79%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

959

Males Applied

763

Males Accepted

80%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.77

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

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

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	605	550	670
SAT Math	602	540	670
ACT Composite	27	25	30

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

39,700

Private

Fees

940

Full-time student fees

11,910

Room & board

6,335

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

29,853

Avg. Financial Aid Package

34,422

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

21,345

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

5,096

Avg. Loan Aid

16,535

Avg. Grant Aid

23,428

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

79%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

27%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,495

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

34%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	7.82%
Black or African American	3.52%
White or Caucasian	78%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.09%
Asian	3.44%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.09%
Two or more races	4%
Other	0.3%

Gender

Male (39.16%)

Female (60.72%)

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:
Family Weekend, Homecoming and Christmas Tradition Banquet

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, student government, choral groups and ensembles, Small Group Program and Outdoors Club

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	No	Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		No	No
Indoor Track		Division 3	No
Lacrosse		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	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Field Hockey	No	Division 3	No
Football		No	No
Indoor Track		Division 3	No
Lacrosse		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

364

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 173

Part-time - 191

Male - 157

Female - 207