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Messiah University

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania · Private Non-Profit · Founded N/A

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$50,192

Acceptance Rate

79%

Graduation Rate

78%

Annual Tuition

$40,640

At a Glance

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Total Students

2,318

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Retention Rate

85%

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Faculty Ratio

12

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Financial Aid

58%

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Median Debt

$25,621

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Campus Setting

Suburban

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Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

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Founded

N/A

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Institution Overview

Messiah University is a private, non-profit institution with 2,318 students. The university has a 78.5% acceptance rate and a strong retention rate of 85.4%. The graduation rate is 78.4%. The in-state tuition is $40,640, and 58.3% of students receive financial aid.

Graduates of Messiah University report earnings of $45,768 one year after graduation. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $50,192, and ten years after graduation, earnings reach $54,064. The median debt for graduates is $25,621.

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Earning Projection Over Time

$46k

1 YEAR

$50k

5 YEARS

$54k

10 YEARS

Top 32% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Messiah University alumni earn a median of $45,768. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $50,192, and ten years after graduation, median earnings reach $54,064. The median debt for graduates is $25,621. Over half of the students, 58.3%, receive financial aid.

Messiah University has a student body of 2,318 students, with an acceptance rate of 78.5%. The graduation rate is 78.4%, and the retention rate is 85.4%. The annual in-state tuition cost is $40,640.

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Campus Location

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Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

Messiah University is located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. The campus is in a suburban setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Messiah University has an acceptance rate of 79%.