Messiah at a Glance
founded in 1909 |
located in
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania |
university motto
Christ Preeminent |
school colors | athletics mascot Falcons |
Mission and Identity Messiah University is a Christian university of the liberal and applied arts and sciences. Our mission is to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society. Read more | Our History Messiah University was founded in 1909 by the Brethren in Christ Church. Now, the University's faith base is broadly evangelical and includes students and employees from a variety of denominations and Christian faith traditions. Read more |
Academic Programs
80+
Undergraduate academic programs |
21 Graduate and adult degrees |
Rigorous University Honors Program |
Summer online courses | 3-year degree options | 72.2% 4-year grad rate (vs. 55.8% national average) |
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Student Body
3,392 Undergraduate and graduate students |
UNDERGRADUATE 58% female | 42% male | GRADUATE 74% female | 26% male |
2,618
undergraduate students from 39 states and 23 countries
2.1% international
students |
774graduate
students from 40 states
21% undergrad students from underrepresented racial, ethnic and cultural populations
|
85%undergrad students
live in on-campus housing
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Tuition and Aid
100%
of undergraduate students receive financial aid |
Best Value
in its region
Source: 2025 U.S. News and World Report
|
AVERAGE AID PACKAGE = $33,440 for first-year students
Careers and Internships
89
Internship sites per year |
400+
Available internships per year(average) |
99% of the undergraduate Class of 2023 respondents indicated they were employed or in grad/professional programs within 6-9 months after graduation |
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Athletics
35 NCAA Division III Championships | 188 Conference team champions | 387 NCAA Division III All-Americans |
23
NCAA Division III National Players of the Year |
22
NCAA Division III sports
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Rankings and Recognitions
Messiah is nationally recognized for its outstanding academics and value.