Messiah College
One College Ave
Grantham PA 17027
(717) 766-2511
General Information
- Campus Setting
Suburb: Large
- Type of School
Private, not-for-profit
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
2,802 (2,802 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Bachelor's degree
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
13 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
97% / 3%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
37% / 63%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
98% / 2%
- In-State / Out-of-State
57% / 43%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees
$26,700
- Room & Board$7,880
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
72%
- Average Financial Aid Package$18,939
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$33,867
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Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants2,829
- Students Admitted
1,997
(71%)
- Students Enrolled709
(25%)
- Average High School GPA3.71
- Students in top 10% of HS Class35%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
520-630
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
510-640
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
22-27
See More About Admissions »
Biological and biomedical sciences
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Biochemistry
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services
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Accounting
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
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Business/Managerial Economics
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E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
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Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
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Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
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International Business/Trade/Commerce
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Journalism
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Radio and Television
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer Science
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Information Science/Studies
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Education
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Art Teacher Education
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Biology Teacher Education
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Chemistry Teacher Education
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Early Childhood Education and Teaching
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
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French Language Teacher Education
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German Language Teacher Education
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Mathematics Teacher Education
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Music Teacher Education
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Social Studies Teacher Education
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Spanish Language Teacher Education
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Engineering
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Civil Engineering, General
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Engineering, General
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English language and literature/letters
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English Language and Literature, General
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Family and consumer sciences/human sciences
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Family and Community Services
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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French Language and Literature
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German Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Athletic Training/Trainer
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Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
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Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist
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Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
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History
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History, General
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
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Humanities/Humanistic Studies
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Mathematics and statistics
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Mathematics, General
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies
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Biopsychology
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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Natural resources and conservation
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Environmental Science
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
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Kinesiology and Exercise Science
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Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
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Philosophy and religious studies
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Philosophy
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Religion/Religious Studies
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Physical sciences
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Chemistry, General
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Physics, General
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Psychology
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Psychology, General
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Public administration and social service professions
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Social Work
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Security and protective services
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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Social sciences
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Economics, General
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology
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Theology and religious vocations
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Bible/Biblical Studies
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Religious Education
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Visual and performing arts
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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Arts Management
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Music, General
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants2,829
- Students Admitted
1,997
(71%)
- Students Enrolled709
(25%)
- Average High School GPA3.71
- Students in top 10% of HS Class35%
- Students in top 25% of HS Class67%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class94%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
520-630
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
510-640
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
22-27
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application FeeN/A
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application DeadlineNo closing date
- High School RankRecommended
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRecommended
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees
$26,700
- Room & Board$7,880
- Books & Supplies$1,050
- Average Cost Per Credit HourN/A
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid72%
- Average Financial Aid Package$18,939
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$33,867
- Federal Grants17%$3,841
- Pell Grants17%$2,492
- Other Federal Grants16%$1,406
- State & Local Grants25%$3,359
- Institutional Grants99%$9,917
- Federal Loans68%$3,866
- Non-Federal Loans19%$11,339
Questions, Answers and Advice
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