Messenger College
- Graduation Rate
- 54% C
- About half of students who start complete their degree
- Earnings (10yr)
- $29,463 D
- Below average for college graduates
- Net Price
- $26,433 D
- 54% more than the typical college
- Acceptance Rate
- 38% A
- Selective, but achievable with strong credentials
Bottom line: A D+ overall grade — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges. 5.6× return on investment — every $1 spent returns $5.6 over 20 years.
Every $1 spent returns $5.6 over 20 years. Net gain: $490,337.
What The Data Says
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A D+ overall — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges on measured metrics.
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Graduate earnings fall 28% below the national college median.
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Every $1 invested returns $5.6 over 20 years — an exceptional return.
About Messenger College
Messenger College is profiled below with full outcomes data from federal sources.
Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.
Institutional Profile
- Institution Type
- Private Special-Focus Institution
- Carnegie Class
- Special Focus
- Enrollment
- 24
- Setting
- Suburban
- Designations
- 79
CollegeRanker Report Card
Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.
Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.
How we grade →Admissions
Selective — admits about 38% of applicants. Run your numbers in the admissions predictor below.
Check your odds →Net price + aid
Students pay about $26,433 a year after grants and scholarships — 54% above the typical U.S. college. See net price by family income below.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduates earn a median of $29,463 ten years after enrolling — 28% below the typical college.
See outcomes →Mobility + social capital
Mobility and social-capital data are limited for this school — see what's reported below.
See mobility →Can I Get In?
How selective Messenger College is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Will I Be Accepted?
Enter your credentials to see your chances at this school.
Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into Messenger College? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
As a private institution in Bedford, Texas, Messenger College reviews applications selectively. The acceptance rate runs near 38%. The graduation rate is roughly 54%.
- Acceptance Rate
- 38%
- Retention Rate
- 57%
- Faculty Salary (mo)
- $2,230
- Student–Faculty Ratio
- 9:1
- Diversity Index
- 0.61
- Applicants
- 8
- Admitted
- 4
Can I Afford It?
What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Messenger College? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Published tuition at Messenger College is $11,620, but few families pay that. The number to watch is net price, what students actually pay each year after federal grants and institutional scholarships. Here it averages about $26,433.
- In-State Tuition
- $11,620
- Out-of-State
- $11,620
- Avg Net Price
- $26,433
- Pell Grant Rate
- 81%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 96%
What Happens After?
Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.
Students Like You
Tell us a little about yourself to see what students like you have typically experienced at Messenger College — the net price for your income, your admission odds, and the outcomes that follow. These are patterns from federal data, not predictions.
Graduate Outcomes
Is Messenger College Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Messenger College report median earnings of $29,463, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
- 6 Years After Entry
- $29,135
- 8 Years
- $39,944
- 10 Years
- $29,463
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 47%
Earnings Trajectory
Graduation by Timeframe
How Messenger Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.
College ROI Calculator
Is Messenger College Worth It?
A data-driven look at the return on your educational investment — using real federal data.
Yes — for most students, Messenger College delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $26,433/year ($105,732 total). Graduates earn $29,463 at ten years, and over a 20-year career we project $596,069 in total earnings — a net gain of $490,337 (5.6× your investment).. With a 54% graduation rate, the path to that return is well-tested. This is a exceptional ROI compared to national averages.
- Total Cost (4yr)
- $105,732
- Projected 20yr Earnings
- $596,069
- Net Return
- $490,337
- ROI Multiple
- 5.6×
- Cost Per Year
- $26,433
- Graduation Rate
- 54%
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Institutional Finances
Data: NCES IPEDS
- Endowment
- $824,851
- Total Expenses
- $916,771
- Federal Grants
- $3,809
- Investment Income
- $39,889
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into Messenger College? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
As a private institution in Bedford, Texas, Messenger College reviews applications selectively. The acceptance rate runs near 38%. The graduation rate is roughly 54%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Messenger College? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Published tuition at Messenger College is $11,620, but few families pay that. The number to watch is net price, what students actually pay each year after federal grants and institutional scholarships. Here it averages about $26,433.
Is Messenger College Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Messenger College report median earnings of $29,463, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
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