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Location & Contact
Address
One University Avenue, Suite 3005
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
United States
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
Vice President for Enrollment Management
Email: admiss@messiah.edu
Phone: 717-691-6000
Fax: 717-691-2307
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
2,458
Applied
1,941
Accepted
2,618
Enrolled
Female Admissions
1,420
Females Applied
1,142
Females Accepted
80%
Male Admissions
1,038
Males Applied
799
Males Accepted
77%
Applying
50
Application Fee
3.84
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 | No |
Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | No |
Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | No |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
| 75th %
| |
---|---|---|---|---|
SAT Critical Reading | 619 | 570 | 680 | |
SAT Math | 606 | 540 | 670 | |
ACT Composite | 27 | 26 | 31 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
42,540
Private
Fees
1,040
Full-time student fees
12,765
Room & board
6,790
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
35,856
Avg. Financial Aid Package
37,684
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
25,513
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
5,043
Avg. Loan Aid
17,831
Avg. Grant Aid
28,366
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
80%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
27%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
2,618
Total Undergrad students
2%
International Students
34%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 9.43% |
---|---|
Black or African American | 3.98% |
White or Caucasian | 75.08% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.09% |
Asian | 3.76% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.09% |
Two or more races | 4.21% |
Other | 1.06% |
Gender
Male (41.6%)
Female (57.79%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
---|---|
College-owned housing | Yes |
Housing requirements | Yes |
Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
% of undergrad students who live in college housing | 85% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Service Day and International Gala
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
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
376
Total Faculty
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 179
Part-time - 197
Male - 169
Female - 207
Messiah University