Messiah College: Statistics
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| 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 1 | In Mechanicsburg |
| # 2052 of 14,131 | For Art History |
| Top 1-3 | For 11 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
79%
Average SAT
1,230
Average ACT
29
Avg. cost to attend
$29,408 /y
Aid receiving
100%
Undergraduates
2,618
Graduates
755
Male:Female Ratio
38:62
Religion
Interdenominational
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Messiah College has an acceptance rate of 79% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 79% | 79% |
| Applicants | 2,458 | 1,038 | 1,420 |
| Admissions | 1,941 | 799 | 1,142 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 561 | 256 | 305 |
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
| â– White | 75% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 2% |
| â– Asian | 4% |
| â– Hispanic | 9% |
| â– Black or African American | 5% |
| â– Two or more races | 4% |
| â– Unknown | 1% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Messiah College.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
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 |
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
8 Notable alumni
1. Levi Landis
1982-. (aged 44)
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.
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2. Brian Sell
1979-. (aged 47)
marathon runner
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...
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3. Ray Crist
1900-2005 (aged 105)
university teacher
biochemist
chemist
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.
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4. Steve Thurston
1974-. (aged 52)
author
photographer
journalist
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.
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All 8 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Founded
1909
Motto
Christ Preeminent
Colors
navy, white
Academic calendar
Semesters
Total staff
697
Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Address
One University Avenue Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, 17055 United States
City Population
9,000
Phone
7177662511
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