Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Joplin, Missouri |
| Online | messengercollege.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Messenger College, a small private Christian institution, is located in Joplin, Missouri, situated in the state's southwestern corner near the borders of Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. Operating from a modern campus that relocated from Euless, Texas to Joplin in 2018, the college occupies facilities formerly used by the Ozark Christian College extension campus. As a Bible college accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education, Messenger College focuses on ministry preparation and Christian leadership programs, with degree offerings in pastoral ministry, worship ministry, and Christian counseling. The institution maintains a residential campus life program where students are required to live in on-campus housing unless they meet specific exemption criteria. Messenger College operates as a commuter-focused campus serving both traditional students and working adults pursuing ministry education.
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| GPA | 2.9 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $35 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Other Fees | $1,600 |
| Room and Board | $12,635 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,546 |
| Total One Year Cost | $29,881 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Theology and Religious Vvocations | 83% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 11% |
| Business | 6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=417752 IPEDS survey data for Messenger College.
Current students may use the Messenger College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025