Messiah University
Messiah University is a nationally ranked private Christian university that integrates rigorous academics and Christian faith into our 80+ academic majors. With a student body of more than 3,300 undergraduate and graduate students, our scenic 385-acre suburban campus is located in central Pennsylvania, just 12 miles from the state capital of Harrisburg. The University's faith base is broadly evangelical and includes students and employees from a variety of denominations and Christian faith traditions.
Accepts first-year applicationsMid-AtlanticPrivateSuburbanMedium (2,001 to 14,999)Co-Ed
Academic programs
- Engineering
- Research
- Science
- Technology
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Nursing
- Communication
- Music
- Art & Design
- Economics
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
- Psychology
- Computer Science
- Public health
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Intramural/Club Sports
- Military/Veteran Services
- On-Campus Housing
- Religious Affiliation
- ROTC Program
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
Application information
First-year
First-year applicants, students who have graduated from high school and have not enrolled in a college or university after high school, are encouraged to complete the Common App, including our essay and a review of our Code of Conduct. Applicants should also send an high school transcript to the Common App. Submission of standardized test results is optional. Domestic students may apply for free until Nov. 15 (select the FALL promo code). Admissions decisions will be sent 2-3 weeks after all application documents are received, beginning late August/early September.
Transfer
Messiah University welcomes students who have earned academic credits from other colleges and universities. More about the transfer process and a link to our transfer application is available on our webpages designed with transfer students in mind.
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Additional information
Generations of alumni vouch for Messiah's capacity to educate strong servant leaders with professional expertise and a reconciling spirit. Our students thrive here, growing in faith and building discernment and leadership that serve them for a lifetime. That transformation, along with the amazing life and career opportunities it creates, is the value of a Messiah education.
Our staff is committed to working with students and families to make your Messiah education as affordable as possible. Messiah University offers many need-based and merit scholarships to help you meet the cost of attendance and 100% of first-year students receive financial aid. Explore scholarship and financial aid opportunities on our website.
Our staff is committed to working with students and families to make your Messiah education as affordable as possible. Messiah University offers many need-based and merit scholarships to help you meet the cost of attendance and 100% of first-year students receive financial aid. Explore scholarship and financial aid opportunities on our website.
Visit us
Messiah University is an amazing place! But don't just take our word for it. Visiting campus allows you to find those special spaces that make campus feel like home. From Open Houses to Academic Spotlight Days to Individual Visits and more, you'll find a visit opportunity that's just right for you. Learn more about our complete schedule of visit opportunities.
"What I have appreciated most about my experience so far is the community that I have found. All of my professors have been super supportive and encouraging, and I have made some incredible lifelong friends at Messiah."