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Campus Life

Campus Size

Small Campus
2,757
Total Undergrads
Including 69 Part-time
721
Degree-Seeking Freshmen
Gender Breakdown:
62% Women
38% Men

Athletics

NCAA Division III (without football)

Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation

  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Cross Country/Track

Total Varsity Sports

11
Men's sports coaches (Average salary: $44,712)
11
Women's sports coaches (Average salary: $49,663)
Athletics Details
Sport Varsity Men Varsity Women Club Intramural
Baseball 26 - - -
Basketball 13 14 - Yes
Field Hockey - 25 - Yes
Golf 5 - - -
Lacrosse 39 22 - -
Soccer 27 24 Yes Yes
Softball - 19 - Yes
Swimming 16 19 - -
Tennis 12 10 - Yes
Track and Field, Indoor 38 37 - -
Track and Field, Outdoor 38 37 - -
Track and Field, X-Country 19 22 - -
Volleyball - 13 Yes Yes
Wrestling 31 - - -
Court Sports - - - Yes
Flag Football - - - Yes
Frisbee/Disc Sports - - Yes Yes
Ice Hockey - - Yes -
Table Tennis - - - Yes

Diversity

Student Total
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.2%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1.5%
Black/non-Hispanic 2.1%
Hispanic 1.6%
Non-resident alien 2.5%
Race/Ethnicity unknown 6.1%
Two or more races 2.0%
White/non-Hispanic 84.0%
Disabilities
Percent of students with disability 4%

Services & Housing

Services Offered
  • Remedial services for students with learning disabilities
  • Academic/Career counseling
  • Employment services for current students to find part-time positions
  • Job placement for graduates to find full-time employment
  • Daycare on campus for children of students
  • Library on campus
Living
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Meal plan offered, meals per week can vary

Clubs & Organizations

Musical Groups
  • Choral Groups
  • Concert Band
  • Jazz Band
  • Music Ensemble
  • Pep Band
  • Symphony Orchestra
Performance Arts
  • Dance
  • Drama Theater
  • Musical Theater
Journalism & Publications
  • Literary Magazine
  • Student Newspaper
  • Yearbook
  • Radio Station
Other
  • International Student Organization
  • Student Government
  • Campus Ministries

Safety Statistics

Arrests On Campus
Illegal Weapons Possession 0
Drug Law Violation 5
Liquor Law Violation 5
Criminal Offenses On Campus
Personal Crime 1
Property Crime 1
Reviews: Dorm Life
  • Ezequiel from Grantham, PA
  • 5
  • “Each dorm has a number of students helping us get settled in college and are with us throughout the year it self. Our room assistants are there for each student…”

  • Mar-17-2012 » Read More
  • Savannah Jo from New Market, MD
  • 5
  • “Dorm life is wonderful because of the feeling of community and family. In first-year dorms, countless opportunities for socialization is provided, so that the new students may meet others and…”

  • Jan-13-2012 » Read More
  • Solly
  • 3
  • “nice living arrangements and always nice people. visitation kind of stinks. …”

  • Jan-22-2012 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Food And Dining
  • 4
  • Jordan from Mechanicsburg, PA
  • Apr-30-2013 I am a current student here

    There are three places to chow down on campus: Lottie Nelson, the main dining hall, The Falcon, a cafe located below Lottie, and The Union, a combination between a cafe and a grocery store. They all have great food and good prices.

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  • 3
  • Andrew
  • Apr-03-2013 I am a current student here

    Lottie Nelson dining hall is fickle. On student preview days where there are lots of tours and prospective students, they will put out the best food in the strangest arrangement, essentially tricking the newcomer into thinking that's how it usually is. WRONG. The hours that food is served are somewhat narrow during breakfast and lunch, but the quality of the food isn't terrible too often.

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  • 5
  • Jacquelyn from Mount Vernon, WA
  • Mar-14-2013 I am a current student here

    There are many options for on-campus dining, including two cafes, three espresso stands, and the main dining hall. Food is available all day long in various locations and caters to a variety of personal flares, diets, and food allergies.

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  • 3
  • Anonymous
  • Jan-17-2013 I am a current student here

    Food and dining could be worse. The dining hall is a little small, and generally they have a lot of food choices.

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  • 4
  • Carly from Mechanicsburg, PA
  • Oct-25-2012 I am a current student here

    Lottie Nelson dining hall is one of the best college dining halls around. It loses a few points for size, but the food makes up for it. With many tasty and healthy selections, it is easy to find what you like.

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  • 4
  • Julie from South Park, PA
  • Aug-22-2012 I am a current student here

    There are a few options for getting food on campus. The most used for freshmen especially is Lottie Nelson, which is a buffet style cafeteria. Then there is the Falcon and the Union, which both you have to buy what you want individually, and the food tastes better, but it's not as healthy.

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  • 4
  • Lauren
  • Aug-07-2012 I am a current student here

    Messiah food is much better than the average college food. There are many delicious options for all three meals. Also Messiah is very accommodating to students with food allergies.

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  • 5
  • Ruth
  • Aug-04-2012 I am a current student here

    The food at the dining hall is delicious! I love the salad bar and the wide variety of other options, such as hot food and pasta. There is even a sushi bar every once in a while! The other places to eat on campus are also tasty and have nice, relaxing atmospheres.

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  • 4
  • Caleb from McMinnville, OR
  • Jul-11-2012 I am a current student here

    Dining services provides good food, with decent variety. They are environmentally conscious, and always open to new ideas.

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  • 4
  • Anonymous from Anonymous
  • Jun-15-2012 I am a current student here

    I've heard mixed opinions on the most common source of meals for freshmen (the Lottie Nelson Dining Hall). I personally think it's great, with plenty of options. Being a vegetarian myself, I never struggle to find something good to eat. There are also two other cafe-style dining services for students to choose, should they be so inclined.

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Student Responses to Review Topic: Greek Life
  • 0
  • Andrew
  • Apr-03-2013 I am a current student here

    Nonexistent. However noble some Fraternities/Sororities cause may be, the stigma they have is something Messiah will never allow into their holy bubble.

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  • 0
  • Rachel
  • Dec-13-2012 I am a current student here

    There are no sororities or fraternities on campus.

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