Messiah University
PrivateMechanicsburg, PA
Messiah University, in Mechanicsburg, PA, is a private small school, enrolling around 2,259 students. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 79% of applicants. Among reported majors, Engineering, General shows the strongest outcomes -- $84,927/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Messiah University's acceptance rate?
Messiah University in Mechanicsburg, PA admits approximately 79% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Messiah University?
Admitted students at Messiah University typically score between 1110–1350 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Messiah University?
Admitted students at Messiah University typically score between 26–31 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Messiah University cost?
Messiah University's total cost of attendance is reported at $55,875 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Messiah University require students to live on campus?
No -- Messiah University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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