by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find the current cost per credit hour for part-time students at Messiah University, next to the annual tuition and fee totals.
In this report, you’ll find:
Students enrolled part-time at Messiah University can expect to pay $1,720 a credit hour.
| Cost Per Credit Hour | |
|---|---|
| Part-Time Undergraduate | $1,720 |
Note that the per-credit-hour cost shown here is the published rate, not counting any aid or scholarships students may be eligible for.
To put the per-credit-hour rate in context, full-time annual tuition and fees at Messiah University appear below.
Required fees account for added up to $940; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $41,300 |
| Fees | $940 |
| Total | $42,240 |
These tuition and fees cover one year of academic instruction and do not include housing and meals.
Below is how tuition at Messiah University has shifted over the past few years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $37,430 |
| Two Years Ago | $38,550 |
| One Year Ago | $39,700 |
| Most Recent Year | $41,300 |
Year over year, tuition climbed 4.0%. Holding that rate for one more year, tuition + fees would be near $43,942 the year after.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
When you map out how you’ll pay for college, build in expected annual increases so future years stay within reach.
The per-credit-hour price is only the beginning of the cost story — grant aid and scholarships often reduce what students actually pay.
For a breakdown of aid offered at Messiah University, check out the Messiah University Financial Aid page.
Comparing to full-time enrollment? See the Messiah University Tuition & Fees page.