Published cost of attendance is $55,875. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $19,393, middle-income families pay around $20,916, higher-income families pay approximately $31,847.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $55,875 |
| Tuition and Fees | $42,240 |
| Room and Board | $13,098 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,290 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$29,373 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $26,502 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $19,393 |
| $30–48k | $20,317 |
| $48–75k | $20,916 |
| $75–110k | $23,574 |
| $110k+ | $31,847 |
Published cost of attendance is $55,875. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $19,393, middle-income families pay around $20,916, higher-income families pay approximately $31,847. Azimuth ranks Messiah University #1145 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 19.7 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,621; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $37,908. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $58,620, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $289 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Messiah University earn median 4-year earnings of $58,620, placing Messiah University in the 38.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $13,408 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Messiah University in the 13.3 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Messiah University #1111 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Messiah University's concentration in business and professional fields. Nursing is the largest program with 36 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $77,824, performing at 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. The Business Administration program graduates 34 students with median 4-year earnings of $66,222, and Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General delivers median 4-year earnings of $54,256 across 31 graduates. These programs anchor Messiah University's return story, with Business representing the institution's primary degree focus and driving consistent outcomes across the student body.
