How much does it cost to attend Messiah University?

Tuition and Fees for Undergraduate Programs

1. 
   $42,540 Basic Tuition
2. 
   $6,790 Housing (double occupancy)
3. 
   $1,040 Basic Fees (minimum amount Student Government Association and student service fees)
4. 
   $5,975 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.

• $1,330 Books and Supplies
• $1,850 Miscellaneous Personal Expenses
• $1,080 Transportation

1. $56,345 Total Tuition, Fees, Housing and Food (minimum amount Student Government Association and student service fees)
2. $35,487 Average First-year Student Aid 2024-2025 (not including PLUS or other alternative student loans)
3. $20,858 Average Total Cost (not including supplies, travel, or personal expenses)

The above example is a simplified cost presentation of our 2025-26 tuition and fees rates and is for example purposes only. Actual individual costs will vary depending on a number of factors, including the type of room, meal plan, cost of books and other miscellaneous fees. The Cost of Attendance provided is for full-time enrollment and will be adjusted for less-than-full-time enrollment or single-term enrollment.