Messiah College overview

Q. What is the main USP of Messiah University?

Messiah University is a nationally ranked, private Christian university with a student body of 3,370 undergraduate and graduate students. Our scenic 471-acre suburban campus is located in central Pennsylvania, just 12 miles from the state capital of Harrisburg. The University was founded in 1909 by the Brethren in Christ Church. Today, the University’s faith base is broadly evangelical and includes students and employees from a variety of denominations and Christian faith traditions.

Q. What is the ranking of Messiah University?

Messiah University’s ranking in the 2021 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities North, #19. #19 in Best Value Schools, and #148 in Top Performers on Social Mobility.

Q. What is Messiah University famous for?

Messiah University is a top-ranked private university of the liberal and applied arts and sciences in the northeastern U.S. with a reputation for successfully integrating rigorous academics and Christian faith into all of their academic programs.

Q. Is Mechanicsburg a large city?

Mechanicsburg is a small town with a population of not more than 8981

Q. What’s the weather like around Messiah University?

The summers are warm and humid, the winters are very cold, and it is partly cloudy year round

Q. How many students study in Messiah University?

There are 2709 students studying at the Messiah University.

Q. Who are the top alumni of Messiah University?

Peter Greer (Anti-poverty advocate, author, and president and CEO of Hope International Christian microfinance), Vanessa Alfano (Founder of healthystyleny.com and former American weather anchor for WWOR-TV in New York City), Brian Sell (Long-distance runner), and Chris Boyles (Decathlete)