MESSENGER COLLEGE
- 300 E 50th St
- Joplin, MO 64804
- OPEID College Code: 03092600
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- General Phone: (417) 624-7070 x156
- Executive Vice-President: Ronald D. Cannon, D.min, M.a.t.s., B.a.
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 86
- College Mascot: Eagles
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Messenger College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Graduation Rates
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Religious Affiliation
- Other Protestant
- Website
- www.messengercollege.edu

- Mission Statement
- To educate and train leaders to effectively and efficiently change their world.
Accreditation
- Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, Accreditation Commission
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Special Focus Institutions--Theological Seminaries, Bible Colleges, and Other Faith-Related Institutions
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
Messenger College Campus Map
- Admission Links
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00
- College Credits Accepted
- 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 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 24 | 20 | 44 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 17 (71%) | 19 (95%) | 36 (82%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 17 (100%) | 17 (89%) | 34 (94%) |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 100%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 100% | 83% | - | 67% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,843 | $2,185 | - | $139 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.7% | 26.3% | 7.8% |
| Number in Default | 1 | 10 | 4 |
| Number in Repayment | 37 | 38 | 51 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
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| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $7,930 | $7,545 | $6,370 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $7,930 | $7,545 | $6,370 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $7,930 | $7,545 | $6,370 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,450 | $1,410 | $1,200 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| Other Expenses | $5,630 | $5,626 | $5,314 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,072 | $6,070 | $6,070 |
| Other Expenses | $4,876 | $4,586 | $4,274 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,520 | $4,586 | $3,914 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $19,010 | $18,581 | $16,884 |
| In-State | $19,010 | $18,581 | $16,884 |
| Out of State | $19,010 | $18,581 | $16,884 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $21,328 | $19,611 | $17,914 |
| In-State | $21,328 | $19,611 | $17,914 |
| Out of State | $21,328 | $19,611 | $17,914 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $13,900 | $13,181 | $11,484 |
| In-State | $13,900 | $13,181 | $11,484 |
| Out of State | $13,900 | $13,181 | $11,484 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business and Marketing Studies | |||
| Business Administration Degree | - | - | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | |||
| General Studies Degree | - | 2 | - |
| Theology and Religious Vocations | |||
| Missions, Missionary Studies and Missiology Degree | - | - | 1 |
| Pastoral Studies, Counseling Degree | - | - | 2 |
| Religious Education Degree | - | - | - |
| Religious, Sacred Music Degree | - | - | - |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other Degree | - | - | - |
| Youth Ministry Degree | - | - | 2 |
| Biblical Studies Degree | - | - | 1 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 86 Undergraduate: 86
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 46 Female: 40
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 46 Female: 40
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 64 Part-Time: 22
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 64 Part-Time: 22
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 3 | 3% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 18-19 | 12 | 14% |
| Ages 20-21 | 18 | 21% |
| Ages 22-24 | 16 | 19% |
| Ages 25-29 | 10 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 5 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 4 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 7 | 8% |
| Ages 50-65 | 14 | 16% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 19 | 11 | 8 |
| Faculty Status | 11 | 7 | 4 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Primarily Instruction | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 2 | 2 | - |
| Other Professionals | 1 | 1 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 5 | 2 | 3 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $34,719 (4) | $35,700 (3) | $31,775 (1) |
| Professor | $34,719 (4) | $35,700 (3) | $31,775 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $28,407 (4) | $29,210 (3) | $25,998 (1) |
| Professor | $28,407 (4) | $29,210 (3) | $25,998 (1) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 17%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 30% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 29% |
| Female | 31% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | 50% |
| Black | - |
| Hispanic | 40% |
| White | 29% |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009