Mechanicsburg, PA
79%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 2,064 |
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| Declined | + 532 |
| Total Received | 2,596 |
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| SAT | 2411 |
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| ACT | 3630 |
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Messiah College, founded in 1909, is a private, Christian college of the liberal and applied arts and sciences. Its 471-acre campus in located in Grantham, PA, 10 miles southwest of Harrisburg.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
|---|---|
| Campus Enrollment | 3,305 |
| Established in | 1909 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Religious affiliation | Interdenominational Christian |
| Accredited by |
• ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.) • ADiA (American Dietetic Association) • CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education) • CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) • CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) • CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) • MSCHE (Middle States Commission on Higher Education) • NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design) • NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) • NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre) |
471-acre campus in Grantham (population: less than 2,500), 10 miles from Harrisburg; branch campus in Philadelphia. Air and train serve Harrisburg.
Messiah College
1 College Avenue
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
| Application fee | $50 |
|---|---|
| Common application accepted | no |
| Application deadline |
May 1 (priority deadline) |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Neither |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
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79%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 2,064 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 532 |
| Total Received | 2,596 |
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability
Religious affiliation/commitment
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
Essay
Volunteer Work
Alumni/ae relationship
Minority affiliation
Recommendations
Work Experience
Geographical residence
Interview
State residency
John Chopka
Vice President for Enrollment Management
P: 800 233-4220
F: 717 691-2307
admissions@messiah.edu
| Tuition | $33,320 |
| Room | $5,410 |
| Board | $4,810 |
| Additional fees | $840 |
| Books & supplies | $1,280 |
| Total | $45,660 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $23,627 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $22,033 |
72%
$23,627
Need-based
| Federal | $2,797,664 |
| State | $2,406,127 |
| Institutional | $27,300,055 |
| Other external | $923,490 |
| Total | $33,427,336 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $446,380 |
| State | $4,378 |
| Institutional | $11,409,603 |
| Other external | $453,877 |
| Total | $12,314,238 |
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Transfer applicants accepted
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Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.50 |
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| High school transcript | Required of Some |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
| Interview | Recommended of Some |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
Minimum transfers must complete
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 29 |
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| Countries most often represented |
China Ethiopia Malaysia South Korea Vietnam The United Kingdom |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
Host family program International student center Other Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Heather Keefer
Assistant Director of International Admissions
717 796-1800, extension 7276
international@messiah.edu
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