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Messenger College, Missouri

Overview of Messenger College

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.

Areas of Study

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 Selectivity

Messenger College does not accept everyone who applies. Students attending the school come from a variety of places, in and out of state.

Student Body

In 2005, Messenger College had 100 enrolled students.

Student Life

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.

Contacting Messenger College

Messenger College
300 E 50th St
Joplin, MO 64804-4909
http://www.messengercollege.edu

Messenger College Programs and Degrees (2005)

Messenger College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion And Philosophy14pastoral counseling, bible studies, religious education, youth ministry, missionary studies, religious music, theology and religious vocations
Liberal Arts2general studies
Business And Management0business management

Number of programs and degrees for Messenger College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree147
Associate's degree21
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years01

Student Body

In 2005, Messenger College had a total enrollment of 100 students (79 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class (2005):

GroupPercent
Men72%
Women28%
Full-Time78%
Part-Time22%

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White80%
Black4%
Hispanic12%
American Indian4%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Missouri47%
Michigan18%
Texas12%
Kansas6%
Ohio6%
Virginia6%
Oregon6%

Messenger College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time65 %
Part-Time100 %

Messenger College Room and Board (2005)

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.

Messenger College Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total232296%1882%
Men171694%1381%
Women66100%583%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)recommended
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required

Messenger College Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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)

Messenger College Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year0*1*
Assistant professoracademic year2*0*
All faculty totalacademic year2*1*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Messenger College Degree Programs (2005)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies

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

Messenger College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Messenger College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%Messenger College Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of students from other states
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Messenger College % of students from other states
% of freshmen enrolled part-time
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Messenger College % of freshmen enrolled part-time
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Messenger College Male % of student body
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%Messenger College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in religion and philosophy
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Messenger College % of degrees in religion and philosophy
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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