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The main campus of Messenger College is in Joplin, MO (a small city). The school is a Other Protestant institution. Messenger College is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
Messenger College offers a wide array of programs of study, compared to other schools of its size. The school students most commonly major in a field related to religion and philosophy.
Messenger College does not accept everyone who applies.
In 2007-2008, the school had 79 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at Messenger College.
Many students at the school live in campus housing. Messenger College makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"To educate and train leaders to effectively and efficiently change their world."
More complete details are provided below.
Messenger College
300 E 50th St
Joplin, MO 64804-4909
http://www.messengercollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion and Philosophy | 9 | pastoral counseling, youth ministry, bible studies, missionary studies, religious education, theology and religious vocations, religious music |
| Liberal Arts | 3 | general studies |
| Business and Management | 0 | business management |
Number of programs and degrees for Messenger College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 9 | 7 |
| Associate's degree | 3 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Messenger College had a total enrollment of 79 students (181 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 75% |
| Part-Time | 25% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Messenger College offers campus housing for 78 of its 181 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Joplin, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Missouri Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 17 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 26 | 20 | 77% | 16 | 80% |
| Men | 15 | 11 | 73% | 8 | 73% |
| Women | 11 | 9 | 82% | 8 | 89% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,545 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,545 |
| Room and board | $ 4,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,410 |
| Other expenses | $ 5,626 |
Financial Aid:
Messenger College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3092600)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Youth Ministry
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Messenger College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Other Protestant affiliation Offers credit for life experience Offers distance learning Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan
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