Also known as
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
955
72.1% Female
27.9% Male
Institution Overview
System
-2
School Type
Private not-for-profit (religious affiliation)
Religious Affiliation
Interdenominational
Academic Calendar
Semester
Setting
Suburb: Large
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Total # of Programs
131
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
13
Doctoral Research
1
Doctoral Professional
2
Distance
18
Degrees Offered
Master's
Doctor's (Research)
Doctor's (Professional)
Certificate Offered
Post-master's
Postbaccalaureate
Student Body
Demographics
0.10%
American Indian or Alaska Native
3.14%
Asian
6.18%
Black or African American
5.97%
Hispanic or Latino
78.53%
White
3.04%
Two or more races
0.73%
Unknown
2.30%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Application Fee
$0
Admissions Office Web Address
www.messiah.edu/info/20007/admissions
Tuition & Aid
Average Tuition
$13,590
Academics: Programs - Overview
Academic
Yes
Occupational
Yes
Continuing Professional
Yes
Recreational or avocational
No
Highest Degree offered
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
Distance Learning Options
Grad programs or courses
Yes
Degree Programs Offered (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
13
Master's (Distance)
7
Doctor's Degree Research
1
Doctor's Degree Professional
2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate
26
Postbaccalaureate Certificate (Distance)
7
Post Master's Certificate
4
Post Master's Certificate (Distance)
3
| Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Distance | ||
| Art Teacher Education | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | Master's Degree | Yes | 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 |
| Computer Teacher Education | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Education, General | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| French Language Teacher Education | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration | Master's Degree | 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 | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes No |
| Nursing Administration | Postbaccalaureate Cert. Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Nursing Practice | Master's Degree Doctoral – Professional |
Yes Yes |
Yes No |
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Organizational Leadership | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | Doctoral – Research Doctoral – Professional |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Physics Teacher Education | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 175 | 175 | 0 | 0 |
| With faculty status | 175 | 175 | 0 | 0 |
| Tenured | 112 | 112 | 0 | 0 |
| On tenure track | 45 | 45 | 0 | 0 |
| Not on tenure track | 18 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| Multi-year contract | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Annual contract | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Less-than annual contract | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Additional Information
State-Approved Teacher Certification?
Yes
Medical Degree Offered?
No
Institution Has a Hospital?
No
Overview
Average Tuition
$13,590
Financial aid office web address
www.messiah.edu/info/21085/financial_aid
Tuition fee varies by residency status
No
Typical Room
$6,335
Typical Board
$5,575
Tuition & Fees
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $13,590 |
| Full time Fees | $0 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $755 |
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
955
72.1% Female
27.9% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
0.10%
American Indian or Alaska Native
3.14%
Asian
6.18%
Black or African American
5.97%
Hispanic or Latino
78.53%
White
3.04%
Two or more races
0.73%
Unknown
2.30%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 8 | 22 |
| Black Or African American | 14 | 45 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 12 | 45 |
| Non-resident Alien | 7 | 15 |
| White | 212 | 538 |
| Two Or More Races | 9 | 20 |
| Unknown | 3 | 4 |
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Academic Career Counseling Service | Yes |
| Employment Services For Students | Yes |
| Placement Services For Completers | No |
Advanced Awards/ Degrees Conferred Statistics
Award: Master's degree
Total
213
31.9% Male
68.1% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - professional practice
Total
42
45.2% Male
54.8% Female
Award: Postbaccalaureate certificate
Total
24
12.5% Male
87.5% Female
Award: Post-master's certificate
Total
16
50.0% Male
50.0% Female
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
No
On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | |
| On-campus day care for student's children | No |
| None of the above services are offered | Yes |
Admissions Office Contact
Address
One University Avenue
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Phone
717-766-2511
Fax
Email
