Messiah College
Messiah College is one of the one hundred nine private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Pennsylvania. The campus is located in a suburb, in Mechanicsburg.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 3,331 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 665 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 585 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 88%). Every year 81% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Messiah College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $33,320, and fees were $840. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $33,320 and $840 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students3,331 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio12:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation Interdenominational |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate88% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 11 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 0 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 0 | 0 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Middle States Commission on Higher Education 01/01/1963 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 05/03/2003 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 09/22/2016 - Current |
Admission
77%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1100 to 1310 |
| ACT | 22 to 29 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $50 |
| Graduates | $30 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $1,390/credit | |
| In State Students | $1,390/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,390/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $645/credit | |
| In State Students | $645/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $645/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $62,550 | $62,550 | $62,550 |
| ADN | 70 | $97,300 | $97,300 | $97,300 |
| BSN | 125 | $173,750 | $173,750 | $173,750 |
| FNP | 50 | $32,250 | $32,250 | $32,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of Messiah College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 19% | $3,801 |
| Other Federal Grant | 9% | $1,222 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 31% | $3,394 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 100% | $16,223 |
| Federal Student Loans | 70% | $5,595 |
| Private Loans | 22% | $12,983 |
$27,821
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$21,592 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$20,748 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$23,119 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$27,521 |
| Over $110,000$30,502 |
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Student Population
2,759
Undergrads
572
Graduates
2,085
Women
1,246
Men
84%
Full-time
16%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
82% |
|
Hispanic |
5% |
|
Non-resident alien |
4% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Black/African American |
3% |
|
Asian |
2% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Pennsylvania state board of nursing.
