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Messiah College is located in Grantham, Pennsylvania, United States, after moving from its original location in Harrisburg. It was established in the year 1909 by the Brethren in Christ Church. It was initially known as the Messiah Bible School and Missionary Training Home. Degrees and certificates are awarded to students through its five academic schools. These are:
The male students of Messiah College particpate in sports such as baseball, wrestling, cross country, basketball, swimming, tennis, soccer, track and field, golf, and lacrosse. The female students participate basketball, softball, volleyball, track and field, field hockey, cross country, soccer, swimming, and tennis.
Messiah College is found in Grantham, PA. Grantham is a large suburb. Applicants to the school are attracted by its Interdenominational identity. Messiah College is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Bachelor's degree at the school.
Messiah College is known for its programs in media, fine arts, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 520. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 510 and 640.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Messiah College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 2,837 in 2007-2008 at the school.
Messiah College has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Messiah College offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation.
More complete details are provided below.
Messiah College
One College Ave
Grantham, PA 17027
General Phone: (717) 766-2511
http://www.messiah.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 96 | elementary school teaching, music teaching, math teaching, English teaching, Spanish teaching, early childhood education, family/home economics teaching, social studies teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 90 | English, history, political science, sociology, interdisciplinary studies, humanities, economics, French language, ... |
| Business and Management | 63 | business management, accounting, marketing, international business, business and related services, entrepreneurship, human resources, managerial economics, ... |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 50 | exercise science, clinical nutritionist, athletic trainer, parks and recreation studies, recreational therapy |
| Media | 44 | communication studies, journalism, radio and television |
| Science | 38 | biology, biochemistry, biopsychology, chemistry, physics |
| Religion and Philosophy | 35 | religious education, bible studies, religion, philosophy |
| Therapy and Counseling | 33 | psychology |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 32 | registered nursing |
| Family and Social Work | 32 | family and community services, social work |
| Engineering | 31 | engineering, civil engineering |
| Fine Arts | 19 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 17 | computer science, information science |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 9 | drama |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 7 | environmental science |
| Music | 6 | music |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 5 | criminal justice and safety |
| Art Studies | 2 | arts management |
| Medical Support and Technology | 0 | clinical lab tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Messiah College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 617 | 67 |
In 2007-2008, Messiah College had a total enrollment of 2,837 students (2,920 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 37% |
| Women | 63% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 46% |
| 20-21 | 42% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 53% |
| Maryland | 10% |
| New Jersey | 9% |
| New York | 9% |
| Virginia | 3% |
| Massachusetts | 3% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 86 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,829 | 1,997 | 71% | 709 | 36% |
| Men | 1,050 | 721 | 69% | 260 | 36% |
| Women | 1,763 | 1,276 | 72% | 449 | 35% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 640 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 28 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 90% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 18% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 25,670 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 25,670 |
| Room and board | $ 7,610 |
| Room charge | $ 4,020 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,590 |
| Books and supplies | $ 960 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,830 |
Financial Aid:
Messiah College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 329800)
Messiah College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 61 | 24 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 35 | 23 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 11 | 19 |
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 | academic year | 36 | $78,109 | 10 | $76,746 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 39 | $63,638 | 21 | $63,123 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 23 | $54,159 | 26 | $53,764 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 7 | $44,955 | 8 | $49,008 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 107 | $64,995 | 66 | $59,535 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation |
| Baseball | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation |
| Track | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Managerial Economics
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
German Language Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, General
Engineering, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Community Services
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Radio and Television
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious Education
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biopsychology
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Messiah College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Interdenominational affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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