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Messenger College
- 300 E 50th St
- Joplin, MO 64804
- OPEID College Code: 03092600
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- General Phone: (417) 624-7070 x156
- President: Larry D. Hunt, Th.d.
- Website: www.messengercollege.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 79
- College Mascot: Eagles
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Must Complete Preparation at Another Institution
- Religious Affiliation
- Other Protestant
- Mission Statement
- To educate and train leaders to effectively and efficiently change their world.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Special Focus Institutions--Theological Seminaries, Bible Colleges, and Other Faith-Related Institutions
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Admission Links
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Recommended
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 11 | 13 | 24 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 8 (73%) | 11 (85%) | 19 (79%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 8 (100%) | 11 (100%) | 19 (100%) |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 91%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 70% | 61% | - | 48% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,625 | $3,661 | - | $1,000 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 7.8% | 5.0% | 2.1% |
| Number in Default | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Number in Repayment | 51 | 40 | 47 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $6,370 | $5,860 | $5,540 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $6,370 | $5,860 | $5,540 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,000 | $3,900 | $4,000 |
| Other Expenses | $6,524 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,070 | $6,568 | $5,500 |
| Other Expenses | $4,274 | $2,500 | $2,100 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,914 | $2,500 | $2,350 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $18,094 | $14,260 | $14,040 |
| Out of State | $18,094 | $14,260 | $14,040 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $17,914 | $15,928 | $14,140 |
| Out of State | $17,914 | $15,928 | $14,140 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $11,484 | $9,210 | $8,890 |
| Out of State | $11,484 | $9,210 | $8,890 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business and Marketing Studies | |||
| Business Administration and Management | - | - | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | |||
| General Studies | - | 2 | - |
| Theology and Religious Vocations | |||
| Missions, Missionary Studies and Missiology | - | - | 3 |
| Pastoral Studies, Counseling | - | - | 4 |
| Religious Education | - | - | - |
| Religious, Sacred Music | - | - | 1 |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | - | - | - |
| Youth Ministry | - | - | 4 |
| Biblical Studies | - | - | 3 |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 79 Undergraduate: 79
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 46 Female: 33
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 46 Female: 33
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 60 Part-Time: 19
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 60 Part-Time: 19
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 2 | 3% |
| Black | 6 | 8% |
| Asian | 1 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 8% |
| White | 64 | 81% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 2 | 3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 20 | 25% |
| Ages 20-21 | 24 | 30% |
| Ages 22-24 | 15 | 19% |
| Ages 25-29 | 5 | 6% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1 | 1% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1 | 1% |
| Ages 40-49 | 8 | 10% |
| Ages 50-65 | 3 | 4% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 24 | 12 | 12 |
| Faculty Status | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Primarily Instruction | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 5 | 5 | - |
| Other Professionals | 3 | 3 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 11 | 2 | 9 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 6 | - | 6 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $24,750 (2) | $24,750 (2) | - (-) |
| Professor | $24,750 (2) | $24,750 (2) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $20,251 (2) | $20,251 (2) | - (-) |
| Professor | $20,251 (2) | $20,251 (2) | - (-) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 65%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 43% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 50% |
| Female | 36% |
| By Race | |
| Black | 50% |
| White | 42% |
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