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Tuition & Costs

Your Estimated Price

$37,946 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$27,536 tuition
$8,420 on campus room & board
$1,170 books
$820 fees

$37,946 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$27,536 tuition
$8,420 on campus room & board
$1,170 books
$820 fees
Estimated Net Price
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Average Aid

$12,462 Annual Institutional Aid

Average Aid
100% of students receive aid
22% get federal aid ($4,849 avg)
23% get state aid ($2,536 avg)
100% get institn'l aid ($12,462 avg)
69% get loans ($7,433 avg)

Tuition Trends

Historical Tuition and Fees, with Projected Future Amounts

Future projections are based on past four years' data averaging 3.37% annual change in in-state tuition and fees and 3.37% change in out-of-state tuition and fees. Amounts shown are estimates only and not guaranteed. For a better estimate, contact the college directly.

Financial Aid

$10,159,207
Annual Aid Awarded
Aid/Loans
Average Amount Percent Awarded
Grant or Scholarship Aid $14,110 100%
Federal Grant Aid $4,849 22%
Pell Grants $3,465 21%
Other Federal Grants $1,543 22%
Institution Grant Aid $12,462 100%
State Grant Aid $2,536 23%
Student Loans $7,433 69%
Federal Loans $5,515 69%
Other Loans $10,395 13%

Merit Aid

Financial Aid Timeline
Financial aid priority deadline: April 1
Financial aid deadline: -
College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about: -
Student must reply to financial aid decision by: -
Does Messiah College offer...
Tuition Payment Plan? Yes
Financial Aid Contact Info
One College Avenue Suite 3005
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 766-2511
http://www.messiah.edu
Costs Per Credit Hour
In State $1,147
Out of State $1,147

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Bang for the buck
  • 5
  • Jordan from Mechanicsburg, PA
  • Apr-30-2013 I am a current student here

    You get a lot out of what you spend to go to Messiah. The professors are all extremely helpful, the food is quite good, the classes really prepare you for the real world, and all of the other services that you receive on campus are top-notch.

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  • 4
  • Andrew
  • Apr-03-2013 I am a current student here

    Costs go up every year, as expected of any private school, but Messiah delivers with on-campus projects that you see, and understand where your money is going- whether or not you like it.

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  • 4
  • Jacquelyn from Mount Vernon, WA
  • Mar-14-2013 I am a current student here

    The tuition is expensive, but the reputation of the school is phenomenal. Most students receive some sort of financial aid, and the Messiah staff is continually and steadfastly working to bring in donations that help students with the burden of cost.

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

    Though the college is very pricy, it is worth it if you are looking for a great college community. Messiah is a beautiful, scenic campus with some great people. You pay for the education you get, which is a great one.

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  • 3
  • Lauren
  • Aug-07-2012 I am a current student here

    Messiah is a private college so it is pricey. They do offer different scholarships that help the price. Despite it being more than other colleges it, the Messiah experience is worth the extra money.

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