Messiah College is classified as a baccalaureate college with a diverse set of academic offerings. At least 10 percent of all undergraduate degrees awarded are bachelor’s degrees. This mid-sized four-year institution has an estimated annual full-time enrollment of 1,000 to 2,999 degree-seeking students. At least 80% of students are enrolled full time, and half of these students reside on campus. This institution awards a balanced number of bachelor’s degrees in both the arts and sciences and the professional fields. No graduate degrees are awarded in fields available to undergraduate majors.. According to data for fall enrollment, at least 80% of undergraduates are enrolled full-time. Transfer students make up fewer than 20% of entering undergraduates. Enrollment data shows that both graduates and undergraduates are enrolled at this institution. Over 90% of the student body are enrolled as undergraduates.
Messiah College
Address:
One College Ave, Grantham, PA 17027
Phone:
717-766-2511
Website:
http://www.messiah.edu

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About Messiah College
School Information
General Information
Student Body SizeUndergraduate2,766
Graduate35
Total2,801
GenderFemale63%
Male37%
Student Age% Under 2597%
% 25 and Over3%
% Age Unknown0%
Attendance Type% Full-time98%
% Part-time2%
Race/Ethnicity% White83.9%
% Black2.1%
% Asian1.6%
% Latino1.6%
% Native American0.2%
% Race Unknown6.1%
% International student2%
Student ServicesCareer CounselingYes
Student Employment ServicesYes
Graduate Placement ServicesYes
Study AbroadYes
Day CareYes
Religious AffiliationNO
Campus settingSuburb
Intitution typePrivate
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Academic Information
Distance Learning AvailableYes
Calendar SystemSemester
Admissions Information
Open AdmissionNo
ApplicantsTotal3,071
% Admitted67%
% Admitted Who Enrolled35%
Application RequirementsHigh School GPA
High School TranscriptRequired
High School RankingRecommended
College Prep CoursesRecommended
Letter of RecommendationRequired
Demonstration of CompetenciesNeither required nor recommended
Admissions ExaminationRequired
Test of English as a Foreign Language (International Students)Required
Standardized Tests% of Applicants Submitting SAT95%
% of Applicants Submitting ACT23%
Admitted Student SAT Scores 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT Critical Reading / 800630 / 800
SAT Writing503 / 800620 / 800
SAT Math510 / 800640 / 800
Admitted Student ACT Scores 25th Percentile75th Percentile
ACT Composite23 / 3629 / 36
ACT English22 / 3630
ACT Writing / 12 / 12
ACT Math23 / 3628 / 36
Tuition and Financial Aid
Tuition & FeesUndergraduate Application Fee$30
Graduate Application Fee$30
In-State Tuition & Fees$27,480
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees$27,480
Financial Aid% Undergraduates with Financial Aid100%
% Undergraduates with Loans66%
% Undergraduates with Grants99%
Average Undergraduate Financial Aid Award$
0
Other CostsBooks and Supplies (Estimated)$1,100
Typical On-Campus Room and Board Cost$8,160
Off-Campus Room and Board Cost (Estimated)$0
On-Campus Living Expenses (Estimated)$1,970
Off-Campus Living Expenses (Estimated)$0
Living with Family, Living Expenses (Estimated)$0
Neighborhood Data for the Grantham Area
Median AgeNot Available
Median Household Income$
Total Population
Race/Ethnicity% Whitenan%
% Blacknan%
% Asiannan%
% Latinonan%
% Native Americannan%
% Pacific Islandernan%
% Indian (South Asia)nan%
Housing
On Campus Housing ProvidedYes
Meal Plan ProvidedYes, number of meals per week can vary
Typical On-Campus Room and Board Cost$8,160
Off-Campus Room and Board Cost (Estimated)$0
Rental Vacancy Rate$nan%
Median Rent (Rental Units of Any Size)Not Available
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