What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Messiah University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 3 4 MATH 107* or MATH 108* MATH 111* | |
| 07 History, United States | 3 | 3 6 HIST 141 * HIST 141, 142 * | |
| 10 African American Studies | 3 | 3 IDPL 300 | |
| 13 Art, History of | 3 | 3 ELET 100 | |
| 14 Art, Studio, Drawing | 3 | 3 ART 103 * | |
| 15 Art, 2-D Design | 3 | 3 ART 100 * | |
| 20 Biology | 3 | 3 BIOL 106* | |
| 22 Seminar | 3 | 3 ELET 100 |
Show all 33 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 3 4 MATH 107* or MATH 108* MATH 111* | |
| 07 History, United States | 3 | 3 6 HIST 141 * HIST 141, 142 * | |
| 10 African American Studies | 3 | 3 IDPL 300 | |
| 13 Art, History of | 3 | 3 ELET 100 | |
| 14 Art, Studio, Drawing | 3 | 3 ART 103 * | |
| 15 Art, 2-D Design | 3 | 3 ART 100 * | |
| 20 Biology | 3 | 3 BIOL 106* | |
| 22 Seminar | 3 | 3 ELET 100 | |
| 23 Research | 3 | 3 ELET 100 | |
| 25 Chemistry | 3 | 3 4 8 CHEM 102 or CHEM 103* CHEM 105* CHEM 105*, 106 | |
| 28, AP 48, AP 55, AP 87 Languages, Modern | 3 | 6 9 CHIN, FREN, GERM, SPAN 101, 102*…6 9 CHIN, FREN, GERM, SPAN 101, 102* CHIN,FREN,GERM,SPAN 201 * | |
| 31 Computer Science A | 3 | 3 CIS 181* | |
| 32 Computer Science Principles | 4 | 3 ELET 100 | |
| 34 Economics, Micro | 3 | 3 ECON 220 | |
| 35 Economics, Macro | 3 | 3 ECON 120 * | |
| 36 English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 ENGL 110* | |
| 37 English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 ENGL 152* | |
| 40 Environmental Science | 3 | 3 BIOL 106* | |
| 43 History, European | 3 | 3 HIST 102 * | |
| 53 Human Geography | 3 | 3 GEOG 103* | |
| 57 Government and Politics: United States | 3 | 3 POLI 113 * | |
| 60 Latin: Vergil or Catullus-Horace | 3 | 3 6 9 LATN 101 * LATN 101, 102 * LATN 101, 102, 201 * | |
| 75 Music: Theory | 3 | 4 8 MUTH 101, 107 MUTH 101, 102, 107, 108 | |
| 80 Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 PHYS 211* | |
| 82 Physics C: Electronics and Magnetism | 3 | 4 PHYS 212 | |
| 83 Physics 1 | 3 | 4 PHYS 201* | |
| 84 Physics 2 | 3 | 4 PHYS 202* | |
| 85 Psychology | 3 | 3 PSYC 101* | |
| 89 Spanish Literature | 4 | 3 SPAN 300 | |
| 90 Statistics | 3 | 3 STAT 269* or STAT 281 | |
| 93 History, World | 3 | 3 HIST 272* | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 POLI 213 * | |
| Precalculus | 3 | 3 MATH 105* |
Source: messiah.edu · checked September 24, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 50 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 43 |
| Psychology | 38 |
| Business Administration and Management | 25 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 20 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 19 |
| Family and Community Services | 17 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 16 |
Show the other 64 majors
| Music Teacher Education | 14 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 14 |
| Finance | 14 |
| Accounting | 13 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | 12 |
| English Language and Literature | 12 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 12 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 10 |
| Biochemistry | 10 |
| Biopsychology | 10 |
| Political Science and Government | 10 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 9 |
| Social Work | 9 |
| Computer Science | 8 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 8 |
| Engineering | 8 |
| Sustainability Studies | 8 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 7 |
| Civil Engineering | 7 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 7 |
| History | 6 |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | 6 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 6 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 6 |
| Religious Education | 6 |
| Mathematics | 6 |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 6 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 6 |
| Communications Technology/Technician | 5 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 5 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 5 |
| Music | 5 |
| Music Performance | 5 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 4 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 4 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education | 4 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 4 |
| Environmental Science | 4 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 3 |
| Musical Theatre | 3 |
| Graphic Design | 3 |
| Dance | 3 |
| Sociology | 3 |
| Economics | 3 |
| Physics | 3 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 3 |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 3 |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 3 |
| Biology Teacher Education | 3 |
| Art Teacher Education | 3 |
| Philosophy | 2 |
| Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies | 2 |
| Actuarial Science | 2 |
| Public/Applied History | 1 |
| Music Management | 1 |
| Music, Other | 1 |
| Development Economics and International Development | 1 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 1 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 |
| Molecular Biology | 1 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 1 |
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 1 |
| Journalism | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation
Baseball, Basketball, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball, Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation
Basketball, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Faith groups
Newman Connection
Also
Esports, Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
615,361 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Harrisburg International (MDT)
Nearest hub airport
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 7.0 of 20
Elevation
468 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
25°F
July high
88°F
Annual snowfall
23.9 in
Days at 90°F or higher
26 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,440 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology9 mi
- Dickinson College12 mi
- York College of Pennsylvania20 mi
- Elizabethtown College21 mi
- Gettysburg College26 mi
- Lebanon Valley College28 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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