by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected tuition and fees for Messiah University, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. You can jump to any of the following sections in our Messiah cost report:
The average tuition and fees at Messiah University for undergraduates was $38,370 a year in 2020-2021. There was no discount for in-state students.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $37,430 | $940 | $38,370 |
Messiah University tuition and fees is the number charged to students for one year of attendance, and does not include room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
How much does Messiah University cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. With yearly tuition and fees charges running about $38,370 for out-of-state undergrads, Messiah University is relatively expensive when compared to other schools in the country. In-state students pay the same as out-of state ones at Messiah.
The chart below shows how Messiah compares to other schools nationwide, in the region, and in the state.
| Nationwide | Middle Atlantic | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: Messiah University Financial Aid.
Over the past five years, Messiah tuition and fees has grown by a rate of 2.96% annually. The tuition increased by 2.91%, and fees by 4.88%. This school year, students can expect to pay $40,671 if the growth keeps up.
This means an estimated $82,545 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at Messiah, and $170,040 for four years.
These numbers don't include room and board, transportation or books.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Messiah.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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