How Much Does it Cost to Attend Messiah College?

...less than you may think!

The price to attend any college is not what it may seem at first glance. That’s the sticker price — and it can be shocking!

But as you look more deeply into the cost of a college education, you’ll soon discover that the actual price equals the “sticker price” MINUS a package of financial aid - consisting of loans, grants, scholarships, and work programs – that the College’s financial aid office will put together for you, often making a college education much more affordable than you originally may have thought it would be.

Offsetting the costs of your Messiah education

• The AVERAGE first-year student financial aid package in 2006-2007 was  $17,832.
• 100% of Messiah students determined to have financial need are offered financial aid.
• Messiah offers several scholarships based on previous high school accomplishments and continuing accomplishments of students at the College. Except for the Messiah College National Merit Scholarship, these scholarships do not consider financial need.
• 60% of our students are employed on campus.