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Messiah University
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Annual Tuition
$40,640
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
78.5%
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
78.4%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$54,064
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Messiah University is a distinguished Private nonprofit, 4-Year institution located in Mechanicsburg, PA. With a competitive tuition profile of $40,640, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 78.4% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Admissions Intel
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
Acceptance Rate
78.5%
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$162,560
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
6.8 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$24,064
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$78,080
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$318,720
Long-term projected return on your education investment
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Messiah University is $25,621.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$40,640
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
85.4%
Success
78.4%
In-State Cost
$40,640
Age 25+ Students
1.7%
Carnegie Class
Master's: Larger
Working at 6yr
716 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.