Messiah University admitted 79% of applicants for fall 2024 (1,941 of 2,458, federal IPEDS data). The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1110–1350.
The numbers
Applied
2,458
fall 2024
ACT, middle 50%
26–31
enrolled first-years
Accept their offer
29%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$50
waivers exist
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Can I get into Messiah University?
79% of applicants get in
Most applicants with solid grades get in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1110–1350 on the SAT.
Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
2,458 applied, 1,941 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).
Does Messiah University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet
Not sure yet
We haven't checked Messiah University's fall 2027 rule yet. Messiah University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.
Messiah University admitted 79% of applicants for fall 2024 (1,941 of 2,458, federal IPEDS data).
What SAT score do you need for Messiah University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1110–1350. A quarter of them scored higher and a quarter lower, so it's a typical range, not a cutoff (IPEDS, fall 2024).
Where these numbers come from
Admit rate and applicants: IPEDS, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
