Messiah University

7/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Mechanicsburg, PA
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#29 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

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Overview

Total enrollment

3,373

Location Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Website messiah.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban
Religious Affiliation Interdenominational

Best Colleges Rank

#338

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Grantham, Pennsylvania, approximately 12 miles southwest of Harrisburg, Messiah College is a private Christian liberal arts institution situated on a 471-acre suburban campus. Founded in 1909 by the Brethren in Christ Church, Messiah maintains its Christian heritage while welcoming students of all faiths and backgrounds. The college offers more than 150 academic programs across three schools, with notable strengths in engineering, nursing, business, and the visual and performing arts. Residential life is central to the campus experience, with most students living in campus housing throughout their enrollment. The Messiah Falcons compete in NCAA Division III athletics as members of the Middle Atlantic Conference, with particularly strong programs in men's and women's soccer.

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Ratings

Messiah University is rated within the top 38% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

Overall Rating

7 out of 10
Academics

8 out of 10
Resources

6 out of 10
Outcomes

7 out of 10
Value

6 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Messiah University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#338
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#251
Best Colleges in Pennsylvania

#31
Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

#29
Best Value Colleges in the U.S.

#406
Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania

#39

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Difficult

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1110/1350
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 26/31
GPA 3.8

Acceptance Rate

79%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 29.1%
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$42,240

Costs for Messiah University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$42,240
Books and Supplies		$1,290
Other Fees		$940
Room and Board		$13,098
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,850
Total One Year Cost		$60,418

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$48,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

74% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Messiah University are Education, Business, and Health Professions. 19% of students major in Education, 13% in Business, and 10% in Health Professions.