Former names | Messiah Bible School and Missionary Training Home (1909–1921) Messiah Bible School (1921–1951) Messiah College (1951–2020)[1] |
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Motto | Christ Preeminent |
Type | Private university |
Established | 1909 |
Religious affiliation | Founded by Brethren in Christ Church; currently interdenominational |
Academic affiliations | Christian College Consortium, Council for Christian Colleges and Universities |
Endowment | $133.8 million (2020)[2] |
President | Kim Phipps |
Provost | Alison R. Noble (interim) |
Academic staff | 173 full-time |
Undergraduates | 2,495 |
Postgraduates | 736 |
Location | , U.S. 40°09′19″N 76°59′36″W / 40.1553°N 76.9933°W |
Campus | Suburban/rural |
Colors | Navy & white |
Nickname | Falcons |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III, the Middle Atlantic Conferences |
Mascot | Flex the Falcon |
Website | www |
Messiah University is a private interdenominational evangelical Christian university in Upper Allen Township, Pennsylvania,[3] near Mechanicsburg.