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Messiah University Women's Volleyball

The Messiah University women's volleyball program competes in NCAA Division III (D3) as a member of the Middle Atlantic Conference Commonwealth, based in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. The program is better funded than 14% of D3 women's volleyball programs, earning a D for resources. Academically, graduates outperform those at 72% of D3 women's volleyball programs, and the school is more affordable than 17% of them.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
19
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division III (D3)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Middle Atlantic Conference Commonwealth
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
suburban
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
3,689
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
79%
State
Pennsylvania
City
Mechanicsburg
Address
One University Avenue

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 67% of matches over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Holly Motheral
Head Coach
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Caitlin Lielbriedis
Women's Volleyball Assistant Coach
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Emma Leitzel
Women's Volleyball Graduate Assistant Coach
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Ester Talamo
Women's Volleyball Assistant Coach
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Jenna Bur
Women's Volleyball Assistant Coach
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Kate Howe
Women's Volleyball Assistant Coach
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B

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 72% of D3 women's volleyball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
89%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
75%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$50,192
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$54,064
D

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 17% of D3 women's volleyball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$41,300
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$41,300
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$12,390
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$29,408
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$50
D

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 14% of D3 women's volleyball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$85,142
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$24,188
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