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Messiah College is a private, Christian college of liberal and applied arts and sciences located in Grantham, Pennsylvania, United States. It was originally established in the year 1909 as Messiah Bible School and Missionary Training Home. It was started by the Brethren in Christ Church. Messiah College offers more than 60 majors through the following academic divisions:
- School of Arts
- School of Education and Social Sciences
- School of Health and Natural Sciences
- School of Humanities
- School of Mathematics, Engineering, and Business
The students of Messiah College actively participates in intramural sports leagues and various clubs. The Student Government Association supports more than 40 on-campus student organizations.
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Campus LocationOne College Ave Grantham, PA 17027 USA Main Tel: (717) 766-2511 Web Site The campus is in a large suburb. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Interdenominational religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in fine arts, religion and philosophy, nutrition and exercise therapy, and media.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- High faculty salary.
- High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
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| Bachelor | 617 | 67 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 2,837 in 2007-2008 (2,920 full-time equivalent). About 37% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 63% of the class. Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 25,670 | | Room | $ 4,020 | | Board | $ 3,590 | | Books and supplies | $ 960 | | Other | $ 1,830 |
Financial Aid: Messiah College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 85 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 58 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 30 |
Housing and MealsMessiah College provides on-campus housing for 2,383 of its 2,920 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus. Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.
AthleticsThe school is in the Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation for major sports.
Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 69% | | Women | 72% | | All | 71% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 520-630 | | Math | 510-640 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (2 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (63 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
- Business/Managerial Economics
- E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (17 awarded) - Computer Science
- Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (7 awarded) DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (9 awarded) - Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (96 awarded) - Art Teacher Education
- Biology Teacher Education
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
- French Language Teacher Education
- German Language Teacher Education
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Music Teacher Education
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
ENGINEERING (31 awarded) - Civil Engineering
- Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (32 awarded) - Family and Community Services
- Social Work
FINE ARTS (19 awarded) - Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Fine/Studio Arts
LIBERAL ARTS (90 awarded) - Economics
- English Language and Literature
- French Language and Literature
- German Language and Literature
- History
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS (8 awarded) MEDIA (44 awarded) - Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Journalism
- Radio and Television
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (0 awarded) - Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MUSIC (6 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (32 awarded) - Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (50 awarded) - Athletic Training/Trainer
- Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
- Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (35 awarded) - Bible/Biblical Studies
- Philosophy
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Religious Education
SCIENCE (38 awarded) - Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Biopsychology
- Chemistry
- Physics
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (5 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (33 awarded)
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