Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 79.4%
- Average SAT
- 1,215
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 1,090–1,340
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 28
- Total Enrollment
- 2,318
Admissions Overview
Messiah University is less selective with a 79% acceptance rate, meaning most qualified applicants who demonstrate genuine interest in the school's Christian mission will gain admission. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1090-1340 on the SAT, indicating the school welcomes a range of academic abilities rather than chasing the highest test scores. An 85% retention rate shows students typically find what they're looking for once enrolled. Messiah seeks students who value faith integration with academics and want to engage with the university's Anabaptist-rooted commitment to service and peacemaking. The school particularly attracts those interested in nursing, education, or other helping professions where Christian values align with career goals.