Bachelor in Civil Engineering (Bachelor's)

At Messiah University, tuition is The annual tuition for the 2026-2027 academic year is $39,500., while applications for the Jan 2027 intake close on Nov 1, 2026.

This civil engineering programme at Messiah University emphasizes hands-on problem solving through real-world projects with local and international clients. Students engage in a five-semester sequence of credit-bearing projects through the Integrated Projects Curriculum in partnership with the Collaboratory. The programme integrates Christian values with technical training in structural, geotechnical, transportation, and environmental engineering. Graduates are prepared for roles in infrastructure design, construction management, and water resources engineering.

Focus areas include Structural engineering, Geotechnical engineering, Transportation engineering, Environmental engineering, Water resources engineering, Construction management.

The programme requires a total of 128 credits, including 15 pre-engineering courses, eight upper-level engineering courses, and nine concentration-specific courses in civil engineering. Students complete a five-semester sequence of credit-bearing projects through the Integrated Projects Curriculum.

Graduates enter roles such as bridge design engineer, construction manager, water resources engineer, and site design specialist in public and private sector organizations.

First-year applicants may apply test-optional. Admission requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Required documents include official transcripts and a personal statement. The university offers scholarships and considers applicants for the Honors Program without standardized test scores.

The programme totals about 128 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. 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.