by our College Data Analytics TeamReview the current tuition and fees for Messiah University, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the most recent year on record, tuition and fees at Messiah University came in at $42,240 for the year for full-time undergrads. There is no in-state discount at this school.
Of that total, required fees were $940; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $41,300 |
| Fees | $940 |
| Total | $42,240 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much does Messiah University cost if you attend part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For perspective, here is how Messiah University costs compare against other schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In PA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, Messiah University runs on the expensive side.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. See the Messiah University Financial Aid page for details.
Take a look at how tuition at Messiah University has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $37,430 |
| Two Years Ago | $38,550 |
| One Year Ago | $39,700 |
| Most Recent Year | $41,300 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Messiah has changed across the reported years.
Over the most recent year, tuition climbed 4.0%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $43,942 for the upcoming year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
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Averaged across those years, tuition and fees increased by 3.26%, which puts the figure next year near $43,615.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $43,615 |
| In 2 Years | $45,035 |
| In 3 Years | $46,501 |
| In 4 Years | $48,015 |
| In 5 Years | $49,578 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $183,166.
Tuition is just the starting figure — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Messiah University, check out the Messiah University Financial Aid page.
