Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA · Private Nonprofit
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1110 and 1350 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
ACT midpoint: 27
Popular programs at Messiah University
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 36 | |
| 2 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 34 | |
| 3 | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 31 | |
| 4 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 28 | |
| 5 | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 27 | |
| 6 | Psychology, General. | 27 | |
| 7 | Biology, General. | 22 | |
| 8 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 20 | |
| 9 | Fine and Studio Arts. | 18 | |
| 10 | Social Work. | 17 | |
| 11 | Engineering, General. | 16 | |
| 12 | Economics. | 14 | |
| 13 | Accounting and Related Services. | 14 | |
| 14 | Computer Science. | 13 | |
| 15 | Special Education and Teaching. | 13 | |
| 16 | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 13 | |
| 17 | Marketing. | 13 | |
| 18 | Communication and Media Studies. | 12 | |
| 19 | English Language and Literature, General. | 12 | |
| 20 | Political Science and Government. | 12 |
Showing top 20 of 57 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Messiah University?
Messiah University has an acceptance rate of 79% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Messiah University?
Admitted students at Messiah University typically score between 1110 and 1350 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Messiah University cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Messiah University is approximately $26,502 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Messiah University?
4-year graduation rate data for Messiah University is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.
