Messiah University
School info
3.8
Overall Quality
Reputation
4.1
Food
3.6
Clubs
3.7
Facilities
4
Internet
3.1
Location
3.4
Opportunities
4
Safety
4.5
Social
3.5
Happiness
4
Basic Information
Location
- Mechanicsburg, PA
Institution Overview
- Public/Private: Private university
- Established: 1909; 115 years ago (1909)
- Founder: Brethren in Christ Church, Samuel Rogers (S.R.) Smith
Academic information
Degree Courses
- Over 150 undergraduate and pre-professional degree options
- and 27 graduate degree and certificate programs
Key Area
- Undergraduate research
- Faculty research in science and religion
- Microbiological and water quality projects
- Forest ecology and conservation
- Molecular genetic research
Student and Staff Numbers
- Students: Around 3,320 (including both undergraduate and graduate students)
- Undergraduates: 2,495
- Postgraduates: 736
- Academic Staff: 173 full-time
Notable Alumni
- Morgan Lee
- Ryan Gephart
- Rachel Taylor
- John Epling
- Shana (Heikes) Glenzer
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Good reviews
Overall 5
It's lit.
Overall 4.9
The Adventure Education major is amazing, everyone is loving and helpful and Dave Tanis is the bomb. If you want to find a place to call Home Messiah is it.
Overall 4.9
As a transfer student, I couldn't appreciate the awesomeness that is Messiah College more. The professors are awesome and really care about you personally; they really just want you to succeed in their classes. There's a really wide range of places to eat on campus. The only problem I have with the social aspect is choosing between events!
Overall 4.8
Messiah is a beautiful and overall wonderful community of students. The atmosphere, classroom settings, and sports programs reflect true Christian values. I ALWAYS feel loved and welcomed by fellow students and staff. The community of peers I've grown close to over my past two years has been a complete blessing. I'm a junior Actuarial Science major
Overall 4.8
Legit the best community ever like totally come to this school
Overall 4.7
Messiah is a wonderful school. The people here are such gems, and it won't take long at all to feel like you're part of the family. The professors are intelligent and caring, and they want what is best for their students. You'll need to work hard and put yourself out there, but it is more than worth it - Messiah is the best!!
Overall 4.5
can't say enough good things
Overall 4.5
I love Messiah! I transferred to Messiah, one of the biggest differences is the professors. They care about your academic and personal life. Professors pray prior to class and apply course content to Christian topics. It is a small campus, but this allows professors to know you personally and helps with getting a job and networking after school.
Overall 4.5
For anyone desiring a mature, distinguished college, with highly distinguished professors, a welcoming and accepting atmosphere, a close-knit community feel that encourages your faith, but also wants a more relaxed lifestyle, this is the perfect place for you. The campus is serenely located but is conveniently 10 mins. from anything you need.
Overall 4.5
Great school, great students, great professors. GREAT outcome.
Bad reviews
Overall 1
Awful
Overall 1.4
I felt God calling me here when I visited, the engineering program looked awesome with great opportunities through the Collab and the staff seemed to love it. Because I applied and got accepted before my senior year of high school I seemed to get lost in the shuffle which I should've taken as my sign to get out but I didn't and I regret all 4 years
Overall 1.5
This place was alright before they started handling Covid. they put students into quarantine even when they test negative/have the vaccine. Prospective students visit all day every day but 2 people on the same floor can't visit. Got food poisoning MULTIPLE times. They fine students for EVERYTHING and deny access to services that we're PAYING for.
Overall 1.9
This school is pretty suckie. before Covid I didnt like it but now I REALLY dont. If you dont have a friend group coming into messiah youll never find one. The food is literally 95% grease, professors are VERY liberal and are constantly forcing their beliefs on you. Friends are only allowed in your dorm at certain hours & bathrooms are gross.
Overall 1.9
I dont like it
Overall 2
If you're looking to watch a YouTube video, better start loading it now - it won't be ready till you graduate.