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The main campus of Messenger College is in Joplin, Missouri (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. Students attending the school come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
In 2005, Messenger College had 100 enrolled students.
Many students are part-timers. Many students at Messenger College live in campus housing. The school makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Educating and training 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
Messenger College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 14 | pastoral counseling, bible studies, religious education, youth ministry, missionary studies, religious music, theology and religious vocations |
| Liberal Arts | 2 | general studies |
| Business And Management | 0 | business management |
Number of programs and degrees for Messenger College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 14 | 7 |
| Associate's degree | 2 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Messenger College had a total enrollment of 100 students (79 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 72% |
| Women | 28% |
| Full-Time | 78% |
| Part-Time | 22% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 12% |
| American Indian | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 47% |
| Michigan | 18% |
| Texas | 12% |
| Kansas | 6% |
| Ohio | 6% |
| Virginia | 6% |
| Oregon | 6% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Messenger College offers campus housing for 87 of its 79 (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 | 23 | 22 | 96% | 18 | 82% |
| Men | 17 | 16 | 94% | 13 | 81% |
| Women | 6 | 6 | 100% | 5 | 83% |
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 | $ 5,540 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,540 |
| Room and board | $ 4,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,500 |
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 (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Other Protestant affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan
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