by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 2,614 undergraduates in 2020, Messiah is a small, private university located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Messiah offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Messiah can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Messiah Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Interdenominational faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Interdenominational Colleges and Universities.
Individuals with disabilities make up 9.0% of the student population at Messiah. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Messiah Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Messiah does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Messiah Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Messiah for Veterans Guide.
Messiah offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Messiah has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,614 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,424 (92.7%). Part-time attendance was 190 (7.3%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2,424 | 190 | 2,614 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Messiah is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Messiah #1270 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Messiah by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Messiah Diversity Guide.
Messiah has a total of 532 student athletes, 294 men and 238 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $2,105,682 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $1,817,955 |
| Net | $287,727 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Messiah University Athletics