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Financial Aid Office

ACCEPTANCE RATE

75.87%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

100%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

12:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

16

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$18,420

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Sustainability Studies Degree

The expansive field of Sustainability Studies is an area of study emphasizing the interdisciplinary approach on sustainability. The concept of sustainability reaches far beyond the environment to developing best practices for the economy and social equity. Get more details below including other Pennsylvania colleges that offer sustainability studies degrees.

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Messiah College

501 E 38th St, Erie, PA

Messiah College is a four year Christian college dedicated to providing a faith based education to its students. The school is rooted in the Anabaptist, Wesleyan and Pietist traditions of Christianity. Messiah College was founded in 1909 in Grantham, Pennsylvania. The school has expanded over the last hundred years, offering more programs and opportunities. The school aims to educate young men and women and turn them into good Christians and model citizens.

Academics

Messiah College offers bachelor's degrees in the liberal arts and sciences for over 55 programs. The academic curriculum is provided in a Christian context and is augmented through off campus study, internships, individualized majors and research opportunities. Messiah College is nationally ranked, providing a top quality education for its students.

Programs offered include:

Admissions and Financial Aid

Admissions decisions are based on a candidates preparation for college, the relative strength of the student's academic program, SAT or ACT test scores, the application essay and the program of study desired. Applications are approved based on a first come first serve basis, with a review pending once all materials are received.

Financial aid opportunities are available to eligible students. Individuals should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and consult the financial aid office to discuss eligibility, availability and opportunities.

Athletics

The Messiah College Falcons participate in the NCAA division III mid-Atlantic conference:

Sports programs:

  • Baseball/Softball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Wrestling
  • Volleyball
  • Track & Field

Students Enrolled in the Sustainability Studies Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Messiah College offers a bachelor's degree program in sustainability studies.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male2
Female5

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
White6
Unknown1

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Sustainability Studies program at Messiah College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

Description

All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the applicants Messiah College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, Messiah College may offer services like those listed below:

  • Online course work available
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Career path counseling
  • Work study style employment

Intercollegiate Athletics

Messiah College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation)
  • Basketball (Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation)
  • Field Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field, Indoor
  • Track and Field, Outdoor
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling