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79.4%Acceptance
$40,640Tuition
2,318Students
79%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$54,064Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24Interdenominational

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.