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Messiah University

Messiah University
One University Avenue
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055


Fax number: (717) 796-5374
Website: https://www.messiah.edu/
Messiah University
Screen last updated on: January 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 800 233-4220 4220
800 233-4220 4220 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Application fee: $50
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Interview is: required of some
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank important
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores important
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities very important
  • particular talent/ability very important
  • character/personal qualities very important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment very important
  • minority affiliation considered
  • volunteer work important
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.77
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%
Average SAT I: 605 verbal, 602 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1100 - 1330
Average ACT: 27 English, 25 math
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 25 - 30
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 57%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 9%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 2,438
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 1,936
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 34%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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