At a glance
Average net price
$26,502
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
75.0%
Admission rate
79%
Undergrad size
2,259
In-state tuition
$42,240
Out-of-state tuition
$42,240
Cost of attendance
$55,875
Median earnings (10y)
$54,064
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,236
- ACT midpoint
- 27
- Retention
- 88.6%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
24 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (28%), humanities & arts (21%), stem (18%).
- STEM18%
- Health17%
- Business14%
- Humanities & arts21%
- Social sciences28%
- Trades & services2%
- Health professions16.8%~379 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Education14.4%~326 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Business14.0%~315 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Engineering8.5%~191 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~176 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology6.3%~143 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~101 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication4.3%~98 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~82 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science3.3%~75 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~64 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences2.8%~64 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English2.0%~45 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~34 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- History1.2%~26 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics1.0%~23 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Theology1.0%~23 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~19 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~19 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~15 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~15 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~11 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~7 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~7 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | Master's | 147 | $43,616 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 81 | $62,117 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 75 | $41,254 | $25,978 |
| Music. | Master's | 72 | $59,416 | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 71 | $22,969 | $23,250 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | First professional | 71 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 61 | $42,316 | $27,000 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master's | 60 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 52 | $26,688 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 50 | $41,733 | $27,000 |
| Marketing. | Undergraduate certificate | 50 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 48 | $30,130 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 45 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 39 | $19,210 | $27,000 |
| Education, General. | Master's | 33 | $50,464 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 32 | $25,360 | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 31 | $56,062 | $23,625 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 30 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Graduate certificate | 26 | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | Graduate certificate | 26 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 25 | $32,970 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 25 | $37,875 | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | Undergraduate certificate | 24 | — | $26,500 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | $26,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 22 | $22,350 | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Bachelor's | 20 | $26,955 | — |
| Engineering, General. | Bachelor's | 20 | $57,515 | $25,798 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Master's | 17 | — | — |
| Religious Education. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | $26,000 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Messiah University
Messiah University is a mid-sized institution located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 2,259 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Education, Business.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Messiah University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $26,502 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $42,240 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $55,875 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 75.0%, a strong completion outcome. 88.6% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $54,064 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Messiah University confers degrees and certificates across 24 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Education, Business. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (28% of credentials), humanities & arts (21% of credentials), stem (18% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Messiah University accepts 79% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,236. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 27.
Location & campus
Set in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania (suburb), Messiah University draws students from across Pennsylvania and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Messiah University
Q.How much does Messiah University cost?
The average net price at Messiah University is $26,502 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $55,875.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Messiah University?
Messiah University has a 6-year graduation rate of 75.0% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Messiah University?
Messiah University admits 79% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Messiah University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Messiah University graduate earns $54,064 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Messiah University?
Published tuition is $42,240 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Messiah University located?
Messiah University is located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania (ZIP 17055).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Messiah University at their official website.