Messiah University 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$38,370

Cost of attendance at Messiah University in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$38,370

Cost of attendance at Messiah University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Messiah University was $23,895. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Messiah University

Messiah University net price calculator

$23,895

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Pennsylvania and nationwide.

Pennsylvania's average	$17,850
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Messiah University for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$23,895	$3,746 (14%)	$13,658	$14,760	$16,573	$22,327	$29,654
2021	$27,641	$1,226 (4%)	$18,751	$19,670	$21,184	$25,985	$31,843
2020	$28,867	$891 (3%)	$20,824	$21,802	$22,999	$27,267	$32,643
2019	$27,976	$155	$20,953	$22,496	$23,698	$26,683	$31,679
2018	$27,821	$792 (3%)	$21,592	$20,748	$23,119	$27,521	$30,502
2017	$27,029	$722 (3%)	$20,875	$21,739	$23,514	$26,053	$29,966
2016	$26,307	$201	$19,944	$22,515	$22,773	$26,302	$29,053
2015	$26,106	$467 (2%)	$19,738	$21,097	$23,294	$25,754	$29,239
2014	$25,639	--	$20,214	$20,753	$22,039	$25,753	$28,776

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Messiah University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$54,340	$1,560 (3%)	$38,370	$14,710	$1,260
2021	$52,780	$1,000 (2%)	$37,180	$14,360	$1,240
2020	$51,780	$1,440 (3%)	$36,120	$14,380	$1,280
2019	$50,340	$1,320 (3%)	$35,160	$13,900	$1,280
2018	$49,020	$1,430 (3%)	$34,160	$13,580	$1,280
2017	$47,590	$1,260 (3%)	$33,180	$13,130	$1,280
2016	$46,330	$1,220 (3%)	$32,240	$12,810	$1,280
2015	$45,110	$1,220 (3%)	$31,340	$12,490	$1,280
2014	$43,890	$1,335 (3%)	$30,470	$12,190	$1,230
2013	$42,555	--	$29,460	$11,875	$1,220

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Messiah University provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 2,403 dormitories available to its students at $5,970 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Messiah University is $663 per month.
Does Messiah University provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Messiah University for one academic year is $5,250, which works out to $583 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Messiah University estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,260.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Messiah University estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,370

If living off-campus, with family: $3,070

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,490
How much is Messiah University application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $50.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Messiah University offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Messiah University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,560	$725
For out-of-state students	$1,560	$725

Housing and Meal

Messiah University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Messiah University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$5,250	$5,970	N/A	2,403
2021	$5,100	$5,800	N/A	2,403
2020	$4,950	$5,630	N/A	2,403
2019	$4,950	$5,570	N/A	2,383
2018	$4,810	$5,410	N/A	2,383
2017	$4,670	$5,250	N/A	2,383
2016	$4,530	$5,100	N/A	2,383

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Messiah University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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