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Messiah University

Mechanicsburg, PA·Private·~79% acceptance

Messiah University is a private university in Mechanicsburg, PA. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 79% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $26,502 per year. About 77% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $54,064 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$26,502/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $55,875
Aid cuts ~$29,373/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
RD
Rolling

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Admissions
GPA range3.44–3.94
SAT (middle 50%)1110–1350
ACT (middle 50%)26–31
Test policyRequired
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
77%
graduation rate
89%
freshman retention
$50,192
median earnings, 6yr
$54,064
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is Messiah University's acceptance rate?
Messiah University admits about 79% of applicants.
How much does Messiah University cost?
At Messiah University, the average net price after aid is about $26,502 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $55,875 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Messiah University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1110–1350 on the SAT and 26–31 on the ACT.
What are Messiah University's application deadlines?
Messiah University's deadline is Regular Decision around Rolling. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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