Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA
Messiah University is a private university located in Mechanicsburg, PA, serving approximately 2,318 students. It has an acceptance rate of 78%.
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Tuition
$40,640
Acceptance
78.48%
Students
3,076
Type
University
Setting
Suburban
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?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.1×Graduates earn about 2.1× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
79%
Freshman Retention
85%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
78.48%
SAT range
1100 - 1340
ACT range
22 - 30
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
3,076
Undergrads
2,318
Campus Setting
Suburban
City Size
Midsize City
Clubs Count
48
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
8
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.86
Property Rate / 1,000
1.73
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
Mechanicsburg
Violent Rate / 100k
226
Property Rate / 100k
1,186
Location
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Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
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