How much does it cost to attend Messiah University?
Less than you may think!
Tuition and Fees for Undergraduate Programs
$39,700
Basic Tuition
$6,335
Housing
(double occupancy)
$940
Basic Fees
(minimum amount Student Government Association and student service fees)
$5,575
Food
(maximum cost)
*In addition to the above costs that will be charged to you by Messiah University, you should plan for the following expenses that will not be charged to you by the institution, but which most students will experience to some extent. These are estimated costs. Each student will find that they spend different amounts in these categories.
$1,460 Books and Supplies | $1,740 Miscellaneous Personal Expenses | $1,020 Transportation
$52,550
Total Tuition, Fees, Housing and Food
$29,494
Average First-year Student Aid 2022-23
(not including PLUS or other alternative student loans)
$23,056
Average Total Cost
(not including supplies, travel, or personal expenses)
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“The high quality of education and strong Christian stance, which Messiah holds to, were reasons that inspired our daughter to select this outstanding college. The opportunity to attend Messiah was made possible financially by campus scholarships that eased the burden of private college tuition.”