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Messiah at a glance

Founded in 1909

Located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

University Motto Christ Preeminent

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Falcons Athletics mascot

Mission and Identity

Messiah University is a Christian university of the liberal and applied arts and sciences. Our mission is to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society.

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Our History

Messiah University was founded in 1909 by the Brethren in Christ Church. Now, the University's faith base is broadly evangelical and includes students and employees from a variety of denominations and Christian faith traditions.

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Academic Programs

80+ Undergraduate academic programs

20 Graduate and adult degrees

Rigorous University Honors Program

Summer online courses

3-year degree options

72.2% 4-year grad rate (vs. 55.8% national average)

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Student Body

3,392 Undergraduate and graduate students

Undergraduate 58% female | 42% male

Graduate 74% female | 26% male

2,618 undergraduate students from 39 states and 23 countries

774 graduate students from 40 states

2.1% international students

21% undergrad students from underrepresented racial, ethnic and cultural populations

85% undergrad students live in on-campus housing

Tuition and Aid

100% of undergraduate students receive financial aid

Best Value in its region

Source: 2025 U.S. News and World Report

Average aid package = $33,440 for first-year students

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Careers and Internships

89 internship sites per year

400+ available internships per year(average)

99% of the undergraduate Class of 2023 respondents indicated they were employed or in grad/professional programs within 6-9 months after graduation

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Athletics

35 NCAA Division III Championships

188 Conference team champions

387 NCAA Division III All-Americans

23 NCAA Division III National Players of the Year

22 NCAA Division III sports

  • baseball (M)
  • basketball (M/W)
  • cross country (M/W)
  • field hockey (W)
  • indoor track and field (M/W)
  • lacrosse (M/W)
  • outdoor track and field (M/W)
  • soccer (M/W)
  • softball (W)
  • tennis (M/W)
  • wrestling (M)
  • swimming (M/W)
  • volleyball (M/W)

Rankings and Recognitions

Messiah is nationally recognized for its outstanding academics and value.

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