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Messenger College
About 38 in 100 applicants get into Messenger College — solidly within reach for students near the ranges below.
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Messenger College occupies suburban Bedford, TX — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. The school maintains its Other Protestant affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Faculty pay averages $26,760 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 24 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 57.1% of first-years come back for a second year.
Messenger College won't look at test scores — here the GPA calculator is the tool that matters. Bring your saved semester numbers and see what they average.
Admissions
Messenger College does not use test scores in admissions at all: the 37.5% who got into Messenger College did it on GPA, coursework and application alone. No score range exists to publish.
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Messenger College received 14 applications and admitted 7 (50%), with 7 enrolling.
How Messenger College compares
| Messenger College | Texas median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 37.5% | 84.4% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $11,620 | $13,498 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $29,463 | $54,132 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Messenger College's median earnings are $29,463 — below the Texas benchmark of $54,132. Weigh that against the $11,620 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Messenger College lists tuition at $11,620 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Messenger College's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $11,620 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 24 undergraduates, Messenger College is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
100% of Messenger College students finish a bachelor's within six years — 45.1 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $11,620 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Messenger College?
Messenger College doesn't look at test scores; its 37.5% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is Messenger College's acceptance rate?
50% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 7 admitted from 14 applicants.
How much does Messenger College cost?
At Messenger College, published tuition is $11,620 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Messenger College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Messenger College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $29,463 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in Texas
- Wayland Baptist University — 56% admitted
- Texas Christian University — 44.5% admitted
- Texas A&M University-College Station — 57.4% admitted
- Southwestern University — 43% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.