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Messenger College

#1502 in US ranking Bedford, TX
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$32,350
Tuition & fees
$11,620
Avg. aid
$8,046
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
38%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
100%

What does Messenger College offer in terms of athletics?

Messenger College does not report a varsity sports lineup or an athletic-association affiliation in its institutional profile. Applicants should not assume that intercollegiate competition, athletic recruiting, or athletic scholarships are part of the experience.

That does not rule out informal recreation with classmates, but it is different from an organized varsity, club, or intramural program. Students for whom competitive sport is important should seek confirmation of a current team and participation rules before choosing the college.

What student groups and Associations are available at Messenger College?

At a college with about 24 students, opportunities to connect with peers may be less dependent on a large club directory than at a larger university. Applicants interested in a particular student association should confirm that it is active during the term they plan to attend.

Messenger College reports no student-run newspaper, radio or television station, drama group, marching band, or choral group. Students seeking leadership, arts, or service activities should distinguish an established student organization from an occasional class project or institution-sponsored gathering.

Who studies at Messenger College?

Messenger College reported total enrollment of 24 students in the 2024-25 institutional figures. That scale is central to understanding the college: a small change in enrollment can noticeably affect class composition and published percentages.

The college reported six first-time degree-seeking entrants and one transfer-in student in the relevant entering groups. Its reported student-to-faculty ratio was 5 to 1, which describes institutional staffing relative to enrollment, not a promise that every course will have five students. Geographic reporting placed students from other U.S. states in the measured group; because the population is so small, applicants should avoid drawing broad conclusions about the student body from a single year's demographic percentages.

How does student life look like at Messenger College?

Everyday student life at Messenger College is shaped by its small enrollment, Christian mission, and Bedford location. Academic and faith-related activities may bring students together, while those living off campus must also plan around travel and other commitments.

Small scale can make regular contact with classmates and instructors likely, but the student-to-faculty ratio alone does not establish what advising or personal support any student will receive. The college reports no campus health clinic or personal-psychological counseling service. Applicants who need those services should identify accessible community or telehealth options and check what referrals the college currently offers.

What libraries are available to students at Messenger College?

The Messenger College Library is the college's named main academic library. Institutional reporting identifies two libraries and indicates that students can reserve study rooms.

Study areas are not reported as open around the clock. Students whose work or class schedules require evening access should check current hours and reservation rules. For research-heavy courses, they should also ask how to reach digital materials, obtain help finding scholarly sources, and request items beyond the college's own collections.

Messenger College Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

24

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

19

Total staff

3 full time, 9 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Messenger College Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 24

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 23
Part-time: 1

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 11
Men: 8

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 3
White: 16
Two or more races: 3
Unknown: 1

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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