$29,408/yr
Average net price per year, what students actually pay
Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA·Private · 4-year
GradFax Verified · Federal IPEDS data, updated July 26, 2026
Overview
This school is accessible, giving a well-prepared applicant a realistic shot. Most students pay far less than the sticker price: the average student receiving aid pays $29,408 a year against a $59,478 list price, a 51% gap.
Messiah University is a suburban private four-year institution located in Mechanicsburg, PA. It enrolls a small student body of approximately 3,373 undergraduate students. As a private institution, it sets its own tuition and operates independently of state funding.
At a glance
Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
79%
SAT range
1110 - 1350
Academic fit
Admission probability
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Essay prompts
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Academics
Student:faculty
12:1
Avg class size (est.)
~30 students
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Costs
Sticker price
$59,478
Avg net price after aid
$29,408
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Financial aid
Receiving financial aid
90%
Avg grant aid
$24,893
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Student body
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Campus life
Food near campus
Housing & living costs
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Location
Distance from home
Cost of living
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Graduate programs
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