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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Mechanicsburg, PA. Operating on a semester system.
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Total Enrollment
Liberal Arts College
Institution Type
12
Housing Buildings
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Life in Mechanicsburg for Messiah University Students
Everything you need to know about living and studying in Mechanicsburg.
Timezone
Eastern Time (ET)
Median Rent
$1,200
Cost of Living Index
95
Student Population
500
City Transportation
Walkability
60
Bikeability
55
Public Transit
Capital Area Transit (CAT) regional bus service
Nearest Airports
Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)
Climate Averages
Climate
Humid continental
Avg Annual Temp
51°F
Avg Snowfall
30 in
Campus Operations Snapshot
Student Facilities
Murray Library
Not listed in search results; typically follows academic schedule. Café Diem inside is open Mon-Thurs 9:00 AM-4:30 PM, Fri 9:00 AM-3:30 PM, closed weekends.
Sollenberger Sports Center
Not listed in search results; refer to campus wellness site for fitness center and pool hours.
Eisenhower Campus Center
Not listed in search results; building contains Lottie Nelson Dining Hall (Mon-Fri 7 AM-9 AM, 11 AM-1:30 PM, 4:30 PM-7:30 PM; Sat-Sun brunch 11 AM-1:30 PM, dinner 4:30 PM-7:30 PM), The Falcon (Mon-Fri 7:30 AM-3:30 PM, Grab 'n Go after 2:30 PM).
Larsen Student Union
Union Café: Mon-Fri 7:30 AM-10 PM, Sat-Sun 1 PM-10 PM. Closed for summer.
Writing Center
Mon 8:30 AM-5:00 PM, Tues 8:30 AM-9:00 PM, Wed 8:30 AM-7:00 PM, Thurs 8:30 AM-9:00 PM, Fri 8:30 AM-4:30 PM, Sat-Sun closed.
Campus and Building Services (Lenhert Building)
Mon-Fri 7:30 AM-4:00 PM
Facility Maintenance (Lenhert Building)
Mon-Fri 7:30 AM-4:00 PM
Starry Athletic Complex
Not listed in search results; outdoor athletic facilities typically accessible during daylight hours.
Parking and Transit
Parking option 1
Campus News
Latest updates from Messiah University
No Current Active Alerts or Warnings
As of October 17, 2025, there are no active timely warnings, emergency notifications, or safety alerts in effect for Messiah University. The campus is operating under normal conditions.
Safety Update
Currently, there are no active safety alerts on campus.
Inaugural National Day on Writing
Messiah University celebrates its first National Day on Writing with interactive activities, workshops, performances, and a reception honoring student writers.
Oct 16, 2025
Read MoreMen's Swimming Season Opener
The Messiah Falcons men's swimming team opens their 2025-26 season against York College at 6:00 p.m. in Fredricksen Natatorium.
Oct 17, 2025
Read MoreAROMA Sends Men's Basketball Abroad
The men's basketball team departs for the Dominican Republic on October 18 for a week-long mission trip with SCORE International.
Oct 18, 2025
Read MoreUpcoming Events
What's happening at Messiah University
The Pulse 15th Anniversary
October 10, 2025 at 17:00
Larsen Student Union Patio
Celebration of the 15th anniversary of The Pulse, Messiah University's student media organization. Open to all students.
SAB's October Coffeehouse
October 12, 2025 at Evening
TBD
Student Activities Board hosts a coffeehouse event featuring live music and refreshments.
Homecoming & Family Weekend
October 3, 2025 at All Day
Campus-wide
Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Messiah University
Various dorm and housing options are available for students.
Showing 12 of 12 known dorm and housing options.
Bittner Hall
Capacity: 180
Room types: single, double, triple
Fry Apartments
Room types: one bedroom (2 person), two bedroom (4 person)
Grantham Hall
Capacity: 200
Room types: single, double, triple
Hess Hall
Kelly Apartments
Room types: one bedroom (2 person), two bedroom (4 person)
Mellinger Apartments
Room types: one bedroom (2 person), two bedroom (4 person)
Miller Hall
Capacity: 135
Room types: single, double, triple
Mountain View Hall
Capacity: 210
Room types: single, double, triple
Naugle Hall
Capacity: 275
Room types: single, double, triple
Smith Apartments
Room types: one bedroom (2 person), two bedroom (4 person)
Sollenberger Hall
Witmer Hall
Capacity: 305
Room types: single, double, triple
Campus Details
Academic System
Semester
Control
Private Non-Profit
Email Domain
@messiah.edu
Official Website
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