Bachelor in Music (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the 2026-2027 academic year is $38,500 per year.. Applications for the Jan 2027 intake are due by Nov 15, 2026.

The Music program at Messiah University emphasizes practical musicianship and technical development through private instruction on a primary instrument. Students engage in research on composers and musical works, learning to compose across styles including classical and commercial. The curriculum integrates performance, conducting, and analysis within a Christian academic environment. Graduates are prepared for advanced study or careers in music performance and ministry.

Focus areas include Commercial Music, Composition.

The Bachelor of Arts in Music requires a total of 120 credits, distributed across general education, music core courses, and concentration-specific coursework. Students complete a capstone senior recital and gain experience through internships or study at the Contemporary Music Center in Nashville.

Graduates enter roles such as performers, composers, conductors, church musicians, and recording artists.

Applicants must submit high school transcripts and demonstrate proficiency in music through an audition. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required for admission. Additional materials include a personal statement and letters of recommendation.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year program. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 78% of applicants.

Messiah University’s identity is rooted in Christian community and the conviction that faith should shape academic and student life. Its motto, “Christ Preeminent,” guides the university’s approach to education, with values that include sharpening intellect, deepening Christian faith and inspiring action. The institution has grown into a private university of the liberal and applied arts and sciences, serving 3,454 undergraduate and graduate students.

Academic options span more than 80 undergraduate and graduate programs, with over 150 undergraduate and pre-professional degree options and more than 20 graduate degree and certificate programs. Areas of study are organized across interests and career fields. The Doctor of Physical Therapy program connects classroom learning, clinical expertise, scholarship and professional development. Faculty research and continuing education also extend into international clinical communities, including advanced manual therapy teaching in Rome.

The university’s 375-acre campus is in Mechanicsburg, in central Pennsylvania, and provides an active residential setting shaped by Christian community. Average class size is 20, with a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio. International students should expect faith to be integrated into academic programs and daily experience, alongside opportunities for service, athletics and campus involvement. Students come from 33 states and 23 countries, adding an international dimension to campus life.