Messiah University

Mechanicsburg, PA · Private · 2,259 undergrads

• Admit rate: 79.0% (2,375 applicants)
• SAT middle 50%: 1110–1350 (ACT 26–31)
• Undergraduates: 2,259 (2.3% international)
• Average net price: $26,502 (per year after aid)
• Graduation rate: 75% (within 6 years)

Deadlines

• Rolling: Rolling

Essays

Personal statement

Why are you interested in attending a faith-based university that affirms and integrates Christian beliefs?

Editor's notes

• Apply by Nov. 15 and the $50 fee is waived. On the Common App, use code FALL to get the same waiver.
• Messiah's CDS rates activities, talent, character and religious commitment very important, the same weight as GPA. Your statement and activity list carry real weight here.

Sources

1. Messiah Undergraduate Admissions, Undergraduate Application
2. Messiah Undergraduate Admissions, admissions process (Explore, Apply, Commit, Enroll)
3. Messiah Admissions, Write a personal statement
4. Messiah Admissions, Pay a $50 application fee
5. Messiah Admissions, Send SAT, ACT or CLT scores (optional)
6. Messiah Institutional Research, Common Data Set page
7. Messiah University Common Data Set 2025-2026 (PDF)
8. Common App, 2026-27 first-year requirements grid
9. Messiah Admissions, Send transcript