Strong completion rate
Most enrolled students complete their degree.
This school79%
National avg62%
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$40,640
Out-of-State Tuition
$40,640
Avg On-Campus Living
$11,910
Avg Off-Campus Living
$11,910
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$52,550
Net price (after aid)$27,686
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$23,234
$30k – $48k$23,515
$48k – $75k$22,689
$75k – $110k$27,326
$110k+$31,609
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$54,064
Median debt at graduation$25,621
Est. monthly loan payment$272
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.1×Graduates earn about 2.1× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants20%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans58%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
79%
Freshman Retention
85%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong year-1 retention
85% above avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Online & hybrid options
On-CampusHybrid
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$40.6k
Net price
$27.7k
Pell
20%
Median debt
$25.6k
Earnings (10y)
$54.1k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
Areas of study
Natural SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesSocial SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (31)
Natural Sciences
BiologyChemistryMathematicsPhysics
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
Artificial IntelligenceData ScienceCybersecurity
Education
Secondary EducationElementary EducationSpecial Education
Admissions
Acceptance rate
78%
SAT range
1100 - 1340
ACT range
22 - 30
Campus & Student Life
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About Messiah University
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- Where is Messiah University located?
- Messiah University is located in Mechanicsburg, PA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Messiah University?
- Messiah University is a private university based in PA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Messiah University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Messiah University is approximately 78%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Messiah University?
- Messiah University's published in-state tuition is approximately $40,640 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Messiah University?
- Messiah University reports total enrollment of approximately 3,076 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Messiah University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Messiah University.
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