Messenger College

Bedford, TX · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Application deadlines · countdown

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Messenger College reported a 50.0% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Messenger College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Bedford, TX. The historical average net price is $26,433 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

50.0%

14 applicants

SAT reference

N/A

Combined score

ACT reference

N/A

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$26,433

After financial aid

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

54.3%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

57.1%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

24

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Messenger College, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$9,170
$30,001 – $48,000$28,494
$48,001 – $75,000$24,551
$75,001 – $110,000$24,903
$110,000+$29,756

Top Majors at Messenger College

MajorDegrees Awarded
Philosophy & Religious Studies1
Theology & Religious Vocations1

Financial Aid at Messenger College

About Messenger College

Official website: https://www.messengercollege.edu/

Admissions: https://www.messengercollege.edu/apply

Frequently Asked Questions About Messenger College

What is the acceptance rate at Messenger College?

Messenger College reported a 50% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 14. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Messenger College?

The historical 50% acceptance rate suggests Messenger College was moderately selective. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

How much does it cost to attend Messenger College?

The stored historical average net price at Messenger College is $26,433 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $7,978 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Messenger College?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Messenger College is 54%. its stored first-year retention rate is 57%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Messenger College test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Messenger College?

Messenger College's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Action on November 1, 2026, Regular Decision on January 1, 2027. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Messenger College's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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