Also known as
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
593
72.3% Female
27.7% Male
Institution Overview
School Type
Private not-for-profit (religious affiliation)
Religious Affiliation
Interdenominational
Region
Mid East DE DC MD NJ NY PA
Academic Calendar
Semester
Setting
Suburb: Large
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Total # of Programs
115
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
9
Doctoral Professional
1
Distance
4
Degrees Offered
Master's
Certificate Offered
Post-master's
Postbaccalaureate
Student Body
Demographics
0.17%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.52%
Asian
5.56%
Black or African American
3.71%
Hispanic or Latino
87.86%
White
0.34%
Two or more races
0.51%
Unknown
0.34%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Application Fee
$30
Admissions Office Web Address
www.messiah.edu/info/20007/admissions
Tuition & Aid
Average Tuition
$10,980
Academics: Programs - Overview
Academic
Yes
Occupational
No
Continuing Professional
Yes
Recreational or avocational
No
Highest Degree offered
Master's degree
Distance Learning Options
Grad programs or courses
Yes
Degree Programs Offered (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
9
Master's (Distance)
2
Doctor's Degree Professional
1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate
21
Postbaccalaureate Certificate (Distance)
2
Post Master's Certificate
3
| Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Distance | ||
| Art Teacher Education | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Biology Teacher Education | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Chemistry Teacher Education | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Education, General | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| French Language Teacher Education | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| German Language Teacher Education | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Music Performance, General | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Music Teacher Education | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Nursing Education | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Nursing Practice | Doctoral – Professional | Yes | No |
| Organizational Leadership | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Physics Teacher Education | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Youth Ministry | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 192 | 192 | 0 | 0 |
| With faculty status | 192 | 192 | 0 | 0 |
| Tenured | 116 | 116 | 0 | 0 |
| On tenure track | 44 | 44 | 0 | 0 |
| Not on tenure track | 32 | 32 | 0 | 0 |
| Multi-year contract | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Annual contract | 23 | 23 | 0 | 0 |
| Less-than annual contract | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Graduate Assistantship
Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media Occupations
Library and Student Academic Affairs and Other Education Services Occupations
Additional Information
State-Approved Teacher Certification?
Yes
Medical Degree Offered?
No
Institution Has a Hospital?
No
Overview
Average Tuition
$10,980
Financial aid office web address
www.messiah.edu/info/21085/financial_aid
Tuition fee varies by residency status
No
Typical Room
$5,100
Typical Board
$4,530
Tuition & Fees
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $10,980 |
| Full time Fees | $30 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $610 |
Tuition Plan Options
Alternative Tuition Plans Offered
Yes
Tuition Guaranteed Plan
No
Prepaid Tuition Plan
No
Tuition Payment Plan
Yes
Other Alternative Tuition Plan
No
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
593
72.3% Female
27.7% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
0.17%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.52%
Asian
5.56%
Black or African American
3.71%
Hispanic or Latino
87.86%
White
0.34%
Two or more races
0.51%
Unknown
0.34%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1 | 8 |
| Black Or African American | 12 | 21 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 8 | 14 |
| Non-resident Alien | 1 | 1 |
| White | 142 | 379 |
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Academic Career Counseling Service | Yes |
| Employment Services For Students | Yes |
| Placement Services For Completers | Yes |
Advanced Awards/ Degrees Conferred Statistics
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
Yes
On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | Yes |
| On-campus day care for student's children | No |
Admissions Office Contact
Address
One College Ave
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Phone
717-766-2511
Fax
Email
