Messenger College: Review & Facts
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Messenger College is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 20 students enrolled. This institution was established in 1987 and is one of the 2 colleges and schools located in Bedford, Texas.Messenger College is affiliated with Protestant Church.
Academic Offerings
Messenger College will give you the option to receive a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, 2-year certificate, or bachelor's degree.Majors
Offered
Offered
3
Messenger College implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 3 majors. The most popular concentration is Theology and Religion. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
The student retention rate at Messenger College is fair at 75% (above Texas average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.
Student Retention
75%
Good
The graduation rate at Messenger College is very low - 29%. About 17% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.Student to faculty ratio at Messenger College is good: 9:1. Learn more on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.
Tuition and Loans
Average tuition pricing is close to the nationwide median, $9,500 per year. The additional fees at Messenger College beyond tuition are nearly $1,600; this totals $11,100 per year.Read the details about Messenger College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.
Admissions Information
Acceptance
Rate
Rate
50%
Doable
As reported in recent data, 8 applications were submitted and 4 were accepted, so it is not very hard to get admitted at this school.The college will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.
Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT test scores at Messenger College in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.
Opportunities and Services
Dormatory
Annual Price
Annual Price
$4,000
Medium
Messenger College provides a distance learning option.There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Messenger College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses.
Safety
Grade
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A
Safe
Messenger College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 100 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low - about $4,000 per academic year.Based on the college crime numbers, Messenger College seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.
Messenger College Location and Address
Postal Address:Messenger College
2701 Brown Trail, Suite 408
Bedford, Texas
76021, USA
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