Messiah College

1 College Avenue
Grantham, PA 17027-0800
http://www.messiah.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1909
Religious AffiliationChristian interdenominational
Undergrad Students2,916
Endowment103,996,000
Application DeadlineRolling
Application Fee30
SelectivityMore selective
Application DeadlineRolling
Tuition23,290
Room/Board7,060
Services
Associated FirmsKPMG, NAVAIR, Milton Hershey Medical Center, Black & Decker, Ernst & Young
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsBoyer Center for Advanced Studies; Brethren in Christ Historical Society and Archives; Oakes Museum of Natural History
Basic Serviceshealth service
MuseumsBoyer Center for Advanced Studies; Brethren in Christ Historical Society and Archives; Oakes Museum of Natural History
Periodical Subs11,036
# of Books295,518
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months77%
within one yearN/A
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternitiesN/A
Students in sororitiesN/A
Campus Size485 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing84%
College housing typescoed dorms, women's dorms, men's dorms, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students
Popular Events Homecoming, Cultural Series
Nearest AirportHarrisburg (12)
Nearest TrainHarrisburg (12)
Army ROTCNot offered
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook
Number of Organizations54
# of fraternities0
# of sororities0
Students in fraternitiesN/A
Students in sororitiesN/A
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) Swinging Bridge (weekly)
Honor SocietiesAlpha Upsilon (International English Honor Society); Lambda Kappa (Sigma Theta Tau International)
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Outreach Teams, World Christian Fellowship, Nurses Christian Fellowship, Newman Club, Seek His Face Ministries, Powerhouse Band, Acclamation Dance, Alliance of Confessing Theologies, Orthodox Christian Fellowship, Service Trips
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Phi Omega Chi, Multi-Cultural Council, LaAllianza Latina, Asian Student Fellowship, African Student Union, Caribbean Student Association, International Student Association (Mu Kappa)
Other OrganizationsN/A