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Messiah University

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$50,192

Acceptance Rate

79%

Graduation Rate

78%

Annual Tuition

$40,640

At a Glance

Total Students

2,318

Retention Rate

85%

Faculty Ratio

12

Financial Aid

58%

Median Debt

$25,621

Campus Setting

Suburban

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

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

One year after graduation, alumni earn $45,768, with earnings increasing to $50,192 after five years and $54,064 after ten years. The median debt for graduates is $25,621, and 58.3% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$46k

1 YEAR

$50k

5 YEARS

$54k

10 YEARS

Top 32% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

Graduates of Messiah University report earnings that increase over time. One year after graduation, the median salary is $45,768. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $50,192. Ten years after graduation, the median salary is $54,064. The median debt for graduates is $25,621.

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 in-state tuition is $40,640, and 58.3% of students receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

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 78.5%.