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Messiah University

Mechanicsburg, PA · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Nondenominational and Interdenominational

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Messiah University, in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, requires one three-credit Interpreting the Bible course and one three-credit Christian Beliefs course in general education. Chapel is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, residential students attend 14 approved chapels each semester, and student-led Powerhouse worship meets on Thursday evenings. The Office of Campus Ministries lists four professional ministry staff and a directory of local churches that includes shuttle service.

Faith life at a glance

In the college’s own words

  • “On Thursday evenings, students pack out Hostetter Chapel eagerly anticipating the time of corporate worship and reflection known as Powerhouse.”

    Source: messiah.edu
  • “A variety of student-led ministries are available on campus, ranging from men's and women's life groups to Bible studies to prayer ministry.”

    Source: messiah.edu
  • “The University’s Agapé Center for Local and Global Engagement is the coordinating hub for service organizations and opportunities both on and off campus.”

    Source: messiah.edu

Questions students ask

Do I have to go to chapel?

Residential students are expected to attend 14 approved chapel opportunities each semester, and commuter students attend 7.

Source: messiah.edu
What's a normal week?

Chapel gatherings are held on most Tuesday mornings and evenings and Thursday mornings. Student-led Powerhouse worship meets on Thursday evenings.

Source: messiah.edu
Where do I find community?

Koinonia is the main student-led small-group ministry on campus, and life groups and Bible studies are also available.

Source: messiah.edu
Can I serve or go on mission trips?

Opportunities for international service trips are abundant, and AROMA trips go to countries such as Uganda, El Salvador and Panama.

Source: messiah.edu

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Academic Excellence

A-Academic Excellence: A- (grade A-): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
81 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.75%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.89%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,236 · ACT 28.5
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.12 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$10,324

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

BWorship and chapel: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Worship and chapel

81 of 100 points · 6 of 7 found

  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Chapel services during the weekTwice a week (Chapel on Tuesday mornings, Tuesday evenings and Thursday mornings: two weekdays.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Chapel at Messiah University | Messiahmessiah.edu/campus-ministries/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Services and gatherings are offered in various venues on most Tuesday mornings, Tuesday evenings, and Thursday mornings.”
      Chapel is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel attendance expected of studentsRequired, with a set number of services each term (Residential students attend 14 approved chapels each semester; commuters attend 7.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Chapel at Messiah University | Messiahmessiah.edu/campus-ministries/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Residential students are expected to attend 14 approved chapel opportunities each semester, and commuter students are expected to attend 7 approved chapel opportunities each semester.”
      Residential students attend 14 chapels each semester.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Student worship nights or praise servicesEvery week (Student-led Powerhouse worship meets every Thursday evening.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith and Service | Messiahmessiah.edu/faith-and-service/index.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “On Thursday evenings, students pack out Hostetter Chapel eagerly anticipating the time of corporate worship and reflection known as Powerhouse.”
      Powerhouse student worship meets on Thursday evenings.
      “It is a diverse community of worshipers who come together weekly to praise and worship God in a powerful way through shared music and prayer.”
      Powerhouse meets weekly.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Now and then
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministries at Messiah University | Messiahmessiah.edu/campus-ministries/index.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “A variety of student-led ministries are available on campus, ranging from men's and women's life groups to Bible studies to prayer ministry.”
      Student-led prayer ministry is offered on campus.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsFull-time campus pastor or chaplain (A named campus pastor, chaplain or dean of chapel serves students on the college staff.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Meet the Campus Ministries Team | Messiahmessiah.edu/campus-ministries/our-team/index · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “offers pastoral care for students, teaches in a variety of cocurricular settings”
      The Dean of Campus Ministries offers pastoral care to students.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A chapel or worship space on campusYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Chapel at Messiah University | Messiahmessiah.edu/campus-ministries/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Food and drinks are permitted (and occasionally provided!) in Brubaker Auditorium and Hostetter Chapel.”
      Chapel is held in campus venues including Hostetter Chapel and Brubaker Auditorium.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayerNot enough information: no verified chapel or worship times are recorded.
BBible and theology: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Bible and theology

77 of 100 points · 5 of 6 found

  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students2 courses (Two required courses: Interpreting the Bible and Christian Beliefs (one three-credit course each). The generic philosophy or religion option is not counted.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Required General Education Courses | Messiahmessiah.edu/general-education/required-courses · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Interpreting the Bible One three-credit Interpreting the Bible course Christian Beliefs One three-credit Christian Beliefs course”
      Required general education includes one Interpreting the Bible course and one Christian Beliefs course.
    2. 7. Christian Beliefs | Messiahmessiah.edu/general-education/pages/7_christian_beliefs · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Christian beliefs requirement includes one three-credit course in Christian Theology.”
      The Christian Beliefs requirement is one three-credit Christian theology course.
    3. 6. Knowledge of the Bible | Messiahmessiah.edu/general-education/pages/6_knowledge_of_the_bible · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Bible requirement includes one common three-credit course in biblical interpretation.”
      The Bible requirement is one three-credit biblical interpretation course.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNone required (The required general education course list has no separate worldview or faith-and-learning course; the Christian Beliefs course is counted under T1.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Required General Education Courses | Messiahmessiah.edu/general-education/required-courses · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Interpreting the Bible One three-credit Interpreting the Bible course Christian Beliefs One three-credit Christian Beliefs course”
      Required general education includes one Interpreting the Bible course and one Christian Beliefs course.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith and values | Messiahmessiah.edu/gn-about/faith-and-values/index.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Faith is a key component that is integrated into your coursework and all aspects of your Messiah education.”
      Faith is integrated into coursework across the university.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes (Bachelor of Arts in Biblical and Religious Studies, and a Christian Ministries and Leadership major.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Biblical and Religious Studies Major | Messiahmessiah.edu/undergraduate/biblical-and-religious-studies-major · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “In Messiah University’s flexible biblical and religious studies Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree program, you’ll interpret biblical texts”
      A Bachelor of Arts in Biblical and Religious Studies is offered.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A published statement of faithYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Statements of faith | Messiahmessiah.edu/gn-about/faith-and-values/statements-of-faith.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Messiah University affirms the historic Apostle's Creed as its central statement of faith.”
      The university publishes a statement of faith.
AChristian community: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Christian community

90 of 100 points · 5 of 7 found

  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)3 to 4 (Four professional ministry staff named on the team page: Dean, Worship Ministries Pastor, Discipleship Pastor and Community Pastor for Employees. Administrative and graduate assistants are not counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Meet the Campus Ministries Team | Messiahmessiah.edu/campus-ministries/our-team/index · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Emily Bingham, D.Min. Dean of Campus Ministries / Director of Christian Spiritual Formation”
      Emily Bingham is Dean of Campus Ministries.
      “Dr. Curry serves as Worship Ministries Pastor”
      A Worship Ministries Pastor is on the team.
      “In his role as Discipleship Pastor, Antonio oversees Student Ministries”
      A Discipleship Pastor oversees student ministries.
      “Rev. Dr. Stephen Gallaher lives in Mechanicsburg and serves as the Community Pastor for Employees at Messiah University.”
      A Community Pastor for Employees is on the team.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsMany (Koinonia small groups, student-led Bible studies, and student worship groups are described.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith and Service | Messiahmessiah.edu/faith-and-service/index.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The University’s main small-group ministry on campus, propelled by student leaders, is Koinonia--dedicated to small group ministry, leadership training and relationship building.”
      Koinonia is the main student-led small-group ministry.
    2. Campus Ministries at Messiah University | Messiahmessiah.edu/campus-ministries/index.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “A variety of student-led ministries are available on campus, ranging from men's and women's life groups to Bible studies to prayer ministry.”
      Student-led prayer ministry is offered on campus.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithAll faculty (University educators are expected to support the Confession of Faith and affirm the Apostles' Creed. The policy is reported as stated.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Statements of faith | Messiahmessiah.edu/gn-about/faith-and-values/statements-of-faith.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “University educators are expected to support the University Confession of Faith and affirm the Apostles' Creed.”
      University educators are expected to support the Confession of Faith and the Apostles' Creed.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministries at Messiah University | Messiahmessiah.edu/campus-ministries/index.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The campus ministries website maintains a directory of local churches, including many that provide shuttle service to and from campus.”
      Campus Ministries maintains a directory of local churches, including churches with shuttle service.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Meet the Campus Ministries Team | Messiahmessiah.edu/campus-ministries/our-team/index · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Emily Bingham, D.Min. Dean of Campus Ministries / Director of Christian Spiritual Formation”
      Emily Bingham is Dean of Campus Ministries.
      “offers pastoral care for students, teaches in a variety of cocurricular settings”
      The Dean of Campus Ministries offers pastoral care to students.
BMissions and service: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Missions and service

83 of 100 points · 6 of 6 found

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or outreach officeYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith and Service | Messiahmessiah.edu/faith-and-service/index.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The University’s Agapé Center for Local and Global Engagement is the coordinating hub for service organizations and opportunities both on and off campus.”
      The Agapé Center coordinates service on and off campus.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumAvailable
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith and Service | Messiahmessiah.edu/faith-and-service/index.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Collaboratory for Strategic Partnerships and Applied Research is a center for service, scholarship and project-based learning at Messiah University.”
      The Collaboratory is a center for academic service and project-based learning.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Missions trips offered to studentsMany each year (International and national short-term service trips are described as abundant.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith and Service | Messiahmessiah.edu/faith-and-service/index.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Opportunities for international service trips are abundant at Messiah.”
      International service trips are abundant.
      “Put your faith into action by volunteering in communities across the nation through short-term service trips.”
      Short-term national service trips put students' faith into action.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceSome
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith and Service | Messiahmessiah.edu/faith-and-service/index.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Our teams work with organizations focusing on such things as poverty, literacy, relationships, mentoring, homelessness, migrant partnerships and special needs.”
      Local service teams work with several kinds of community organizations.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Cross-cultural or global ministry programsMany (Global trips are described to several countries, including Uganda, El Salvador and Panama.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith and Service | Messiahmessiah.edu/faith-and-service/index.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Combine your love of sports and ministry on an AROMA (A Revolution of Missional Athletes) trip to countries such as Uganda, El Salvador, Panama and others.”
      Mission trips go to several countries, including Uganda, El Salvador and Panama.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith and Service | Messiahmessiah.edu/faith-and-service/index.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Put your faith into action by volunteering in communities across the nation through short-term service trips.”
      Short-term national service trips put students' faith into action.

Strengths

  • Chapel is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and residential students attend 14 approved chapels each semester.
    Sources (1)
    1. Chapel at Messiah University | Messiahmessiah.edu/campus-ministries/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Services and gatherings are offered in various venues on most Tuesday mornings, Tuesday evenings, and Thursday mornings.”
      Chapel is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
      “Residential students are expected to attend 14 approved chapel opportunities each semester, and commuter students are expected to attend 7 approved chapel opportunities each semester.”
      Residential students attend 14 chapels each semester.
  • Student-led Powerhouse worship meets every Thursday evening.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith and Service | Messiahmessiah.edu/faith-and-service/index.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “On Thursday evenings, students pack out Hostetter Chapel eagerly anticipating the time of corporate worship and reflection known as Powerhouse.”
      Powerhouse student worship meets on Thursday evenings.
      “It is a diverse community of worshipers who come together weekly to praise and worship God in a powerful way through shared music and prayer.”
      Powerhouse meets weekly.
  • Four professional ministry staff are named on the Campus Ministries team page, including the Dean of Campus Ministries.
    Sources (1)
    1. Meet the Campus Ministries Team | Messiahmessiah.edu/campus-ministries/our-team/index · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Emily Bingham, D.Min. Dean of Campus Ministries / Director of Christian Spiritual Formation”
      Emily Bingham is Dean of Campus Ministries.
      “Dr. Curry serves as Worship Ministries Pastor”
      A Worship Ministries Pastor is on the team.
      “In his role as Discipleship Pastor, Antonio oversees Student Ministries”
      A Discipleship Pastor oversees student ministries.
      “Rev. Dr. Stephen Gallaher lives in Mechanicsburg and serves as the Community Pastor for Employees at Messiah University.”
      A Community Pastor for Employees is on the team.
  • Campus Ministries maintains a directory of local churches, including churches with shuttle service.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministries at Messiah University | Messiahmessiah.edu/campus-ministries/index.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The campus ministries website maintains a directory of local churches, including many that provide shuttle service to and from campus.”
      Campus Ministries maintains a directory of local churches, including churches with shuttle service.

Concerns

  • Chapel is offered on two weekdays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
    Sources (1)
    1. Chapel at Messiah University | Messiahmessiah.edu/campus-ministries/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Services and gatherings are offered in various venues on most Tuesday mornings, Tuesday evenings, and Thursday mornings.”
      Chapel is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
  • Chapel times are posted each semester on a separate page.
    Sources (1)
    1. Chapel at Messiah University | Messiahmessiah.edu/campus-ministries/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Times and dates for all chapel opportunities are posted on the Campus Ministries website at the start of each semester.”
      Chapel times are posted each semester.

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Campus ministry home

Office of Campus Ministries

  • Address: One University Avenue, Mechanicsburg PA 17055
  • Facilities: Hostetter Chapel, Brubaker Auditorium

Source: messiah.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, messiah.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026

Campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. Campus Ministries at Messiah University | Messiahmessiah.edu/campus-ministries/index.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “A variety of student-led ministries are available on campus, ranging from men's and women's life groups to Bible studies to prayer ministry.”
    Student-led prayer ministry is offered on campus.
  2. Meet the Campus Ministries Team | Messiahmessiah.edu/campus-ministries/our-team/index · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Emily Bingham, D.Min. Dean of Campus Ministries / Director of Christian Spiritual Formation”
    Emily Bingham is Dean of Campus Ministries.

Christian clubs and student life

5 groups and regular activities · 3 on campus, 2 off campus

Service 2

  • Global service trips (Agapé Center)Off campus
    International service trips, including AROMA trips to Uganda, El Salvador and Panama.
  • National service tripsOff campus
    Short-term service trips to communities across the nation.

Clubs and groups 1

  • KoinoniaOn campus
    Student-led small group ministry, with leadership training and student-run Bible studies.

Worship and prayer 2

  • ChapelOn campus
    Tuesday mornings, Tuesday evenings and Thursday mornings
    Required cocurricular chapel services and gatherings in campus venues.
  • PowerhouseOn campus
    Thursday evenings, weekly
    Student-led corporate worship and reflection in Hostetter Chapel.

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the church. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

What families pay, by income

Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.

Average net price by family income
Family incomePrice after aid
Up to $30,000$19,393
$30,001–$48,000$20,317
$48,001–$75,000$20,916
$75,001–$110,000$23,574
Over $110,000$31,847

Full cost of attendance before aid: $55,875 a year.

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Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
2,586
Total students3,344
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$26,502
Cost of attendance (per year)$55,875
Median federal debt at graduation$25,621
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
75%
First-year retention89%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$54,064
Admission rate79%
Students receiving Pell grants20%
Admitted students’ middle range:SAT 1110–1350ACT 26–31
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1236
SAT reading & writing570–680
SAT math540–670
ACT composite26–31
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 57 / 100 (how it’s computed)

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.

Earnings by major

Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).

Median earnings by major
MajorMedian earnings
Engineering (general)$84,927
Accounting$81,907
Nursing$77,824
Computer science$74,941
Marketing$67,900
Business administration$66,222
Allied health$56,005
Health sciences$54,256
Secondary education$54,115
Teacher education$53,052
Social work$52,511
Family and human development$46,813
Psychology$45,982
Broadcasting$45,522
Fine arts$41,649

Also offered (no earnings published yet): Arts management, Bible/Biblical Studies, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical/Medical Engineering, Biopsychology, Chemistry, Civil engineering, Communication studies, Communications Technologies/Technicians, Criminal justice, Dance, Design, Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Economics, Electrical engineering, English, Film and video, Finance, German, History, Information technology, Interdisciplinary studies, International business, Journalism, Kinesiology and exercise science, Management science, Mathematics, Mechanical engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering, Music, Natural resources and conservation, Other business, management, marketing, and related support services, Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies, Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, Philosophy, Physics, Political science, Pre-health, Public relations, Religious Education, Romance languages, Sociology, Special education, Sustainability Studies, Theatre.

Campus facts

School colors
SettingSuburb
Part-time undergraduates2%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older2%
On-campus room and board (per year)$13,098
SportsNCAA Division III · Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation
ROTCArmy
Study abroadOffered
Students per faculty member12 to 1

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.

Questions families ask

Is Messiah University a Christian college?
Yes. Messiah University is a Christian college.
What is Messiah University’s Compass Score?
82 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Is Messiah University Compass Recommended?
Yes. Messiah University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Christian identity and academics.

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  • IPEDS unit ID 213996
  • Carnegie classification: Master's university (larger programs)
  • Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Interdenominational
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