Messenger College Admission Requirements

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Messenger College Admission Overview

Messenger College admission requirements are highly competitive, with one of the lowest admission rates in Missouri. Last year Messenger College admitted 37.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 2.9 GPA (B). Messenger College is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Messenger College Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

37.5%

Admission Standards

Unavailable

Applicant Competition

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Admission difficulty for Messenger College

Acceptance Rate

The Messenger College acceptance rate is 37.5%. Last year, 9 of 24 applicants were admitted. That is the 5th lowest acceptance rate in Missouri and the 150th lowest in the nation.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Messenger College and can you get accepted?

Messenger College is a highly competitive school to get into, admitting fewer than half of applicants. You have a moderate chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Messenger College typically attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 2.9. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the lower half of their high school class. Of those admitted, 67% enrolled. That suggests Messenger College is a top choice for many students who are offered a place.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Messenger College GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

2.9

Typical High School Grades

B

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 2.9

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Messenger College typically have around a 2.9 GPA (B) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have slightly below average high school grades. Messenger College is test-free, so GPA is the main academic number in the file.

The school ranks #43 in Missouri for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 2.9 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Messenger College freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 0.01% Good
3.75 to 3.99 0% Good
3.50 to 3.74 33.33% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 0% Avg +
3.00 to 3.24 0% Avg +
2.50 to 2.99 33.33% Avg -
2.00 to 2.49 33.33% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0% Reach
less than 1.00 0% Reach

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Messenger College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 14 10 24
Accepted 6 3 9
Acceptance Rate 43% 30% 38%
Enrolled 5 1 6
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 83% 33% 67%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Messenger College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Messenger College application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jul 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

304

Applicants have 304 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jul 1, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Messenger College is $35.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Messenger College
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit No
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Messenger College is test-free for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 37.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 2.9 GPA (about an B average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=417752.

GPA calculator: Messenger College GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026