Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Grantham, Pennsylvania |
| Online | messiah.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Grantham, Pennsylvania, Messiah College is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Interdenominational faith. In the most recent statistical year 2,458 prospective students applied, and 1,902 were granted admission. Of those admitted 551 enrolled in the school. 2,588 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 688 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $37,430 plus fees of $940. Messiah College is ranked 268 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Messiah College is rated within the top 35% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Messiah College within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#268 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#191 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#22 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#21 in Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
#321 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#24 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1100/1340 |
| ACT | 23/31 |
| GPA | 3.8 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jun 10, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,260 |
| Other Fees | $940 |
| Room and Board | $11,220 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,370 |
| Total One Year Cost | $53,220 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Education | 19% |
| Business | 13% |
| Health Professions | 10% |
| Psychology | 7% |
| Biology | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=213996 IPEDS survey data for Messiah College.
Current students may use the Messiah College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.