Messiah College Admission Requirements
Grantham, PennsylvaniaChances of getting into Messiah College
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
78.9%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Difficult | |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
How hard is it to get into Messiah College and can I get accepted? The school has a 79% acceptance rate ranking it #80 in Pennsylvania for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 1,996 out of 2,530 applicants were admitted making Messiah College an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance assuming you meet the requirements. Academically, it has difficult requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 38 percent. Messiah College typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students. Only 32% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top quarter of their high school class.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
1080-1310Applicants Submitting SAT
91%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 550 |
| SAT Math 25th | 530 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1080 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 650 |
| SAT Math 75th | 660 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1310 |
| Average SAT Score | 1200 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Messiah College?
Messiah College typically requires applicants to be in the top 45 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1080 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 960. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1200 out of 1600. The school ranks #19 in Pennsylvania for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 91 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
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Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1310 and Above | Good | >86% |
| 1195 to 1310 | Avg + | 79%-86% |
| 1080 to 1195 | Avg - | 69%-79% |
| 965 to 1080 | Reach | 57%-69% |
| Less than 965 | Low | <57% |
Messiah College ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
23-29Applicants Submitting ACT
25%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 22 |
| ACT Math 25th | 22 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 23 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 30 |
| ACT Math 75th | 28 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 29 |
| Average ACT Score | 26 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Messiah College?
Admission data indicates that Messiah College regularly accepts students with ACT's of 23 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 32 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 20 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 26 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 29 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #15 in Pennsylvania for highest average ACT composite score. 25 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Messiah College.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 29 and Above | Good | >86% |
| 26 to 29 | Avg + | 79%-86% |
| 23 to 26 | Avg - | 69%-79% |
| 20 to 23 | Reach | 57%-69% |
| Less than 20 | Low | <57% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.73Typical High School Grades
A-You will need very good grades in high school to get into Messiah College. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Messiah College was 3.73 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #10 in Pennsylvania for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.73 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Messiah College accepts 79% of all applicants.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 62% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 18% | Avg - |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 9% | Reach |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 5% | Reach |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 5% | Reach |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 1% | Reach |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
High School Class Rank
68% of Messiah College freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 36% |
| Top 25% of class | 68% |
| Top 50% of class | 92% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 8% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 1% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 1,522 | 1,008 | 2,530 |
| Accepted | 1,216 | 780 | 1,996 |
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 77% | 79% |
| Enrolled | 401 | 246 | 647 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 33% | 32% | 32% |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Messiah College and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Messiah College prefer SAT or ACT?
91% of students submit their SAT scores to Messiah College. 25% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into Messiah College?
79% of those who apply are granted admission to Messiah College. Admission competition is and the college has difficult admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for Messiah College?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1080 and 1310. 91% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for Messiah College?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 23 and 29. 25% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.