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Messiah University
Snapshot
Status
Private
Acceptance Rate
78%
SAT Range
1100-1340
ACT Range
22-30
Student/Faculty Ratio
19:1
Total Enrollments
3,344
Total Cost
$56,770
Net Average Cost of Attendance
$29,882
Overall Rating
B Good
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Main Address
One University Avenue
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
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Rankings
Overall Rankings
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
#82 of 166
Theology And Religious Vocations
#85 of 529
Overall Scores
B+
Admissions & Acceptance
A-
Retention & Graduation
B+
Instructors & Faculty
A-
Financial Resources

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Contact & Location
Phone Number
(717) 766-2511
Website
www.messiah.edu
Location
One University Avenue
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Setting
Large Suburb
Key Info, Costs & Aid
Selectivity
Acceptance Rate (2023)
Completion Rate (2023)
Student Body
Total Enrollments (2023) 3,344
Women 63%
Men 37%
Total Enrollments (2023) 3,344
White 76%
Hispanic or Latino 8%
Black or African American 5%
Asian 4%
Multiracial 4%
International (Non-Citizen) 2%
Unknown 1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0%
Native American 0%
Costs
In State Tuition (2023)
$39,700
Out of State Tuition (2023)
$39,700
Books
$1,460
On Campus Room & Board
$11,910
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* These statistics utilize the most recently released data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

Degree Overview
Degrees
Total Awards (2023) 1,004
Bachelor's 65%
Master's 22%
Doctoral 8%
Certificate 6%
Total Awards (2023) 1,004
Healthcare 34%
Education and Liberal Arts 20%
Business 12%
Human and Social Sciences 10%
Art and Design 8%
Engineering 6%
Mathematics and Science 5%
Communication and Media 3%
Computer Technology 3%
Legal and Law 0%
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Sources for school statistics and data include U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other
 
 
 
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Accreditation
Accreditation
Accredited By
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Specialized Accreditations
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship
  • Didactic Program in Dietetics
American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
  • Occupational Therapy (OTM) - Programs leading to a Master's Degree
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels

Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)

Alumni & Student Reviews
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3.9375 Based on 4 Reviews
Career Preparation
A-
Students and Culture
A-
Facilities
A-
Activities and Groups
A-
Career Preparation

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4 Based on 3 Reviews
A- Excellent

Students and Culture

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3.75 Based on 2 Reviews
A- Excellent

Facilities

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4 Based on 3 Reviews
A- Excellent

Activities and Groups

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4 Based on 1 Reviews
A- Excellent

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