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Messiah University

Mechanicsburg, PA · Private Nonprofit · 2,259 students

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$54k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
79%Acceptance Rate
75%Graduation Rate
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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)75.0%
Students who graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rate (4 years)70.5%
Students who graduate on time
First-Year Retention Rate88.6%
Students who return for sophomore year
First-Generation Students18.2%
Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

1236
Average SAT Score
Combined Math + Reading/Writing (out of 1600)
800 (min)1600 (max)
27
ACT Midpoint Score
Middle 50% of admitted students (out of 36)

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Health Sciences16.8%
Education14.4%
Business & Marketing14.0%
Engineering8.5%
Psychology6.3%
Biological Sciences4.5%
Communications4.3%
Computer Science3.3%
Social Sciences2.8%
History1.2%
Mathematics1.0%

Faculty & Resources

$9k
Average Faculty Salary/Year
$10k
Instructional Spend per Student
$132M
Total Endowment

Messiah University — Academics

Messiah University has a graduation rate of 75.0%, which is above the national average and reflects strong academic support and student outcomes.

The first-year retention rate is 88.6%, meaning the vast majority of students return for their sophomore year — a strong indicator of student satisfaction.

The average SAT score for enrolled students is 1236, and the ACT midpoint is 27. These scores reflect the academic profile of the typical incoming student.

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