founded by S.R. SMITH
Messiah College is founded by the Brethren in Christ Church under the presidency of S.R. Smith, a church leader and Harrisburg businessman.
12 milesfrom harrisburg
Messiah is located just 12 miles from the Pennsylvania state capital, Harrisburg, and just a short drive from Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.
13:1 ratio
With a student body of 3,000 students, Messiah’s low student to faculty ratio—13:1—makes it easy to develop meaningful relationships with educators and classmates.
80+ majors6 GRAD PROGRAMS
Messiah awards undergraduate degrees in more than 80 majors and offers six graduate programs.
CHRIST PREEMINENT
The College’s motto, “Christ Preeminent,” points to our community’s shared understanding of Jesus Christ and how the Christian faith is relevant to every dimension of life.
