Christian college
Messenger College
Bedford, TX · Private nonprofit · 4-year
Real cost
Average price after aid $26,433 a year
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Academic Excellence
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What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $29,881 a year.
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Cost and value
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| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 26 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 33% · Women 67% |
| Total students | 26 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $26,433 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $29,881 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 100% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 34% |
| First-year retention | 57% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $29,463 |
| Admission rate | 38% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | $35 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 81% |
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Campus facts
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | Suburb |
| Part-time undergraduates | 4% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 35% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $13,305 |
| Students per faculty member | 8 to 1 |
| Endowment per student | $33,496IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)About 8 miles away |
| Town population | 49,085Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | ArlingtonAbout 11 miles away |
| Typical weather | 46°F in January · 85°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Ft Worth Wsfo, TX, about 8 miles away |
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Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.00 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
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- Is Messenger College a Christian college?
- Yes. Messenger College is a Christian college.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 417752
- Carnegie classification: Special focus: faith-related institution
- Accreditation: Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, Accreditation Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
- Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Other Protestant
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