Messiah College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3040 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #860 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #792 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #48 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #2052 of 2,195 | For Art History |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Interdenominational
- Acceptance rate
- 79%
- Undergraduates
- 2,618
- Graduates
- 755
- Male:Female Ratio
- 38:62
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.messiah.edu
Messiah College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Messiah College has an acceptance rate of 79% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 77% | 80% |
| Applicants | 2,458 | 1,038 | 1,420 |
| Admissions | 1,941 | 799 | 1,142 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 561 | 256 | 305 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 3 |
653 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
721 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
292 or 52%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1110
or below
75% of them
had 1350
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Messiah College are 1110-1350 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
33 or 6%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 26
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Messiah College are 26-31 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2537 (75%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 287 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 159 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 135 (4%) |
| Asian | 124 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 75 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 50 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Messiah College is $29,408 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $19,393 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $20,317 |
| $48-75K | $20,916 |
| $75-110K | $23,574 |
| $110K+ | $31,847 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $41,300 | $14,040 |
| Tuition in-state | $41,300 | $14,040 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $41,300 | $14,040 |
| Fee in-district | $940 | |
| Fee in-state | $940 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $940 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,403 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,390 |
| Room charge | $6,590 |
| Meal charge | $5,800 |
Messiah College majors
Messiah College has granted 576 bachelor's degrees across 72 programs, 220 master's across 13 programs, and 32 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Messiah College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 86 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 50 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 25 | 18 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 43 | ||
| Psychology, General | 38 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 36 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 5 | 28 | |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 26 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 20 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 19 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 14 | 4 | |
| Family and Community Services | 17 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 16 | ||
| Finance, General | 14 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 14 | ||
| Accounting | 13 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 12 | ||
| Education, General | 12 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 12 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 12 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 6 | 6 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 10 | ||
| Biochemistry | 10 | ||
| Biopsychology | 10 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 6 | 4 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 10 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 10 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 9 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 9 | ||
| Social Work | 9 | ||
| Computer Science | 8 | ||
| Engineering, General | 8 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 8 | ||
| Sustainability Studies | 8 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 7 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 7 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 7 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 3 | 4 | |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 6 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 6 | ||
| History, General | 6 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 6 | ||
| Religious Education | 6 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 6 | ||
| Communications Technology & Technician | 5 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 5 | ||
| Music, General | 5 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 5 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 4 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Environmental Science | 4 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Home Economics Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Dance, General | 3 | ||
| Economics, General | 3 | ||
| Graphic Design | 3 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 3 | ||
| Musical Theatre | 3 | ||
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 3 | ||
| Physics, General | 3 | ||
| Sociology, General | 3 | ||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Actuarial Science | 2 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 2 | ||
| Philosophy | 2 | ||
| Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies | 2 | ||
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Chinese Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Development Economics and International Development | 1 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 1 | ||
| Journalism | 1 | ||
| Molecular Biology | 1 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Music Management | 1 | ||
| Music, Other | 1 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 1 | ||
| Public & Applied History | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 576 | 220 | 32 |
Messiah College has a graduation rate of 75%, which is among the 15% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 75% | 74% | 76% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Messiah College has published 938 scientific papers with 13,176 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Law, Sociology, Biology, Medicine, History, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 9 | 19 |
| 1994 | 9 | 17 |
| 1995 | 7 | 22 |
| 1996 | 18 | 18 |
| 1997 | 12 | 35 |
| 1998 | 29 | 38 |
| 1999 | 12 | 44 |
| 2000 | 10 | 96 |
| 2001 | 13 | 59 |
| 2002 | 13 | 63 |
| 2003 | 17 | 56 |
| 2004 | 19 | 99 |
| 2005 | 15 | 92 |
| 2006 | 17 | 143 |
| 2007 | 10 | 155 |
| 2008 | 23 | 182 |
| 2009 | 21 | 231 |
| 2010 | 20 | 255 |
| 2011 | 34 | 301 |
| 2012 | 40 | 379 |
| 2013 | 34 | 362 |
| 2014 | 35 | 387 |
| 2015 | 33 | 487 |
| 2016 | 30 | 459 |
| 2017 | 27 | 460 |
| 2018 | 52 | 533 |
| 2019 | 28 | 765 |
| 2020 | 51 | 1054 |
| 2021 | 35 | 1028 |
| 2022 | 42 | 1087 |
| 2023 | 38 | 1192 |
| 2024 | 43 | 1371 |
| 2025 | 38 | 1234 |
Notable alumni
-
Jay Smith
- Biography
-
Jay Smith is an American polemicist of Islam. Since 1983, he has been a full-time missionary with the Brethren in Christ Church with a focus on polemics among the Muslims of London.
-
Chris Heisey
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Christopher J. Heisey is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Washington Nationals.
-
Gregory Alan Thornbury
- Biography
-
Gregory Alan Thornbury was formerly president of The King's College in New York City from 2013 to 2017, and chancellor from 2017 to 2018. Before his tenure at King's College, he was professor of philosophy, dean of the School of Theology and Missions, and vice president for spiritual life at Union University in Jackson, Tennessee. He was also formerly vice president of development at the New York Academy of Art in New York City.
-
Derreck Kayongo
- Years
- 1970-.. (age 56)
- Biography
-
Derreck Kayongo is an entrepreneur and human rights innovator born on January 25, 1970, in Kampala, Uganda, just before General Idi Amin Dada seized power in a military coup. As violence spread through the country and civil war erupted, Kayongo and his family became refugees in Kenya. He later immigrated to America to attend the Tufts University in Boston and received two honorary doctors in Philosophy.
-
Brian Sell
- Occupations
- marathon runner
- Biography
-
Brian Sell is a retired American long-distance runner who specialized in various long-distance track events before specializing as a marathoner in his professional career with Hansons-Brooks Distance Project. Sell represented the United States at the 2008 Summer Olympics in the men's marathon. He attended Saint Francis University in Loretto, Pennsylvania, where he ran on the Saint Francis University cross country team.
-
Ray Crist
- Occupations
- university teacherbiochemistchemist
- Biography
-
Ray Crist was an American chemist who participated in the Manhattan Project. When he retired from teaching at the age of 104 in 2004, Crist is widely believed to have been America's oldest worker at the time.
-
Steve Thurston
- Occupations
- authorphotographerjournalist
- Biography
-
Steve Thurston is a Chilean-American journalist, entrepreneur, humanitarian photographer and co-founder, CEO and president of Integrity Ministries (Integridad Network, Inc.), a non-profit media organization.
-
Levi Landis
- Years
- 1982-.. (age 44)
- Biography
-
Levi Preston Landis is an arts administrator, musician, manager and festival producer. Since 2016, he has been the executive director of GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, the largest visual art center in the country.
General info
| Founded | 1909 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Christ Preeminent |
| Colors | navy, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 697 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | One University Avenue Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, 17055 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 9,000 |
| Phone | 7177662511 |