The Fact Book documents the academic, financial, and institutional characteristics of Messiah University for the academic year through time. The Fact Book largely captures the state of the institution during the "Fall Snapshot," which occurs after the 10th day of classes. The Fact Book also collects the information needed for federal and state reporting, as well as publishing-house surveys. Although the Fact Book is compiled by the Institutional Research Office, it draws upon and reflects the contributions of all academic and administrative units of Messiah University.
The Fact Book is intended to be a consistent reference for describing Messiah University's institutional characteristics, the institutional context, and trends. It serves as an aid for internal projects and strategic planning, and it should be considered a source for responding to requests from external agencies. More detailed information is often available by contacting the Institutional Research Office.
Excerpts from the 2024-2025 Fact Book:
Undergraduate Level Academic Data
General Undergraduate Enrollment Statistics
- Undergraduate Enrollment History
- Fall 2024 Undergraduate Enrollment by Class, Age, and Gender
- Undergraduate Students from Under-Represented Racial/Ethnic Cultural Populations
Admissions and Financial Aid Statistics for Undergraduate Students
- Application History of First-Year Undergraduate Students
- Average Test Scores of First-Year Undergraduate Students
- Financial Aid for First-Year Undergraduate Students
- Financial Aid for All Undergraduate Students
Retention and Graduation Statistics of Undergraduate Students
- New Undergraduate Student Retention and Graduation Rates
- New Undergraduate Student Retention and Graduation Rates by Gender and SUR/ECP
- Undergraduate Transfer Longitudinal Retention and Graduation Rates
- Graduates by School, Department, and Major at Undergraduate Level
Graduate Level Academic Data
- Graduate Student Enrollment History
- Graduates by Major, Educational Goal, and Concentration at Graduate Student Level
Financial Data
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