Messiah College
One College AveMechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 766-2511
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 3464
Type: Private nonprofit 4-year or above
Main Website: www.messiah.edu
Financial Aid: financial aid link
Annual Costs
Tuition and fees: $31,340.00
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $44,180.00
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $44,180.00
Quick links: Admissions | Test Scoring | Financial Aid | Degrees | Majors | Scholarships
Test Scoring
| 25th Percentile* | 75th Percentile* | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 500 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 620 |
| SAT Writing | 490 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 27 |
| ACT English | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 26 |
| ACT Writing |
*Click here for an explanation of 25th and 75th Percentile scoring.
Financial Aid
| Percentage of students receiving any financial aid | 100% |
| Percentage of students receiving Federal Grants | 23% |
| Average Federal Grant | $4,117.00 |
| State Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving state aid | 33% |
| Average state aid | $3,141.00 |
| Institutional Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving institutional aid | 100% |
| Average institutional aid | $13,732.00 |
| Student Loans | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving a student loan | 69% |
| Average student loan | $8,561.00 |
- Degrees
- BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- POSTBACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE
- MASTER'S DEGREE
- POST-MASTER'S CERTIFICATE
- POSTBACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE
- Majors
- Accounting
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art Teacher Education
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Bible/Biblical Studies
- Biochemistry
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology Teacher Education
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Biopsychology
- Business Administration and Management
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
- Chemistry
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Child Care and Support Services Management
- Chinese Language and Literature
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist
- Communications Technology/Technician
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Dance
- Development Economics and International Development
- Dietetics/Dietitian
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Economics
- Education
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Engineering
- English Language and Literature
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Environmental Science
- Ethnic Studies
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
- Family and Community Services
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
- Fine and Studio Arts Management
- Fine/Studio Arts
- French Language and Literature
- French Language Teacher Education
- German Language and Literature
- German Language Teacher Education
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
- Health Professions and Related Programs
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
- Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
- History
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Information Science/Studies
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Journalism
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Molecular Biology
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Music
- Music Management
- Music Performance
- Music Teacher Education
- Musical Theatre
- Nursing Education
- Nutrition Sciences
- Organizational Leadership
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
- Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
- Philosophy
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physics
- Physics Teacher Education
- Political Science and Government
- Psychology
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
- Radio and Television
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religious Education
- Restaurant/Food Services Management
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Sustainability Studies
- Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
- Youth Ministry
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Pennsylvania Scholarships
Graduate Endowed Scholarship
Annual award for graduate student attending Carlow College in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania full-time. Number of awards and award amount varies. more...
Sage Book Scholarship
Annual award for incoming freshman accepted at Mansfield University in Pennsylvania, majoring in English. Applicant must have the highest verbal SAT score and class rank. The award provides credit for books at the University Bookstore. more...
Dr. E. Clark Ingoldsby Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled full-time at Saint Francis University. Students must be Cresson, Pennsylvania residents, first, then residents of Cambria or Blair County, Pennsylvania and must have financial need. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Jack & Dorothy Smouse Scholarship
Scholarship for Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, or Washington, D.C. residents who are undergraduate students enrolled part- or full-time at Allegany College of Maryland majoring in Forestry. Students must have a minimum 2.0 GPA, be U.S. citizens/permanent residents, and demonstrate involvement in school and community activities. Number of awards may vary. An essay must be included with application packet. Nonrenewable; recipients may reapply. more...
Forty ET Eight Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for Allegany or Garrett County, Maryland residents who are undergraduate students enrolled or full-time at Allegany College of Maryland majoring in Nursing. Students must have a minimum 2.0 GPA, be children of veterans, demonstrate good moral character, and be American citizens not opposed to our form of government. Number of awards may vary. An essay must be included with application packet. Nonrenewable; recipients may reapply. more...
Minna Kaufmann Ruud Scholarships
Scholarship for full-time, female undergraduate students, attending Chatam College (PA) with outstanding vocal talents. Student must be interested in studying music for a major or interdisciplinary major. An audition is required. Number of awards vary. Renewable. more...
Earl M. & Georgianna M. Nonnenmann Nursing Scholarship
Scholarship for Allegany County, Maryland residents who are undergraduate students enrolled full-time at Allegany College of Maryland majoring in Nursing. Students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and be U.S. citizens/permanent residents. Number of awards may vary. An essay must be included with application packet. more...
Round Robins 1935 Scholarship
Annual award for incoming freshman student accepted at Mansfield University in Pennsylvania. Applicant must be in the top 25% of their senior class; have a minimum SAT score of 1000; and demonstrate the highest traits of leadership, citizenship and character. Renewable; maintain 2.5 GPA. more...
Carelift International Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship for international graduate students attending Drexel University who are enrolled in the Information Science and Technology College. Applicants should be from a developing country with an interest in healthcare information. Preference given to students from one of the states in the Soviet Union. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Pauline Grace Wallis Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for college sophomores enrolled part- or full-time at Allegany College of Maryland majoring in Nursing. Students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and be U.S. citizens/permanent residents. Preference given to Allegany County, Maryland residents. Number of awards may vary. An essay must be included with application packet. Nonrenewable; recipients may reapply. more...