Messiah University Football
Messiah University (MU) · Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania · Private nonprofit university
Messiah University Football coaches
Coaches at Messiah University who recruit Men's Football, head coach first.
The program
Where Messiah University competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division III
- Conference
- Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- gomessiah.com
How you compare
The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Considered but not Required
- Student-to-faculty
- 12 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 75% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Messiah University in Mechanicsburg.
- Location
- Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Interdenominational
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- messiah.edu
About Messiah University Football
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Ryan Brown is the Head Coach for Messiah University Football, verified October 2026. Messiah University (MU) competes in NCAA Division III Football as a member of the Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation. Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. Messiah University is a private school in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania with 3,373 undergraduates, a 79% acceptance rate and an average net price of $29,882 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Messiah University Football
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Ryan Brown, the Head Coach. Messiah University has 1 coach for Football, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your position, height and weight, 40-yard dash and key stats in the subject line and first sentences. Division III programs don't offer athletic scholarships, so add your GPA and intended major too.
- Send your videoInclude a Hudl highlight video with your best plays first, with the link near the top so Ryan can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Messiah University typically score 1110–1350 on the SAT and 26–31 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Messiah University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Email Coach Ryan Brown at Messiah University from your Gmail. Free for 7 days.
Email Coach RyanHow football recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Messiah University Football FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Messiah University D3?
Yes. Messiah University competes in NCAA Division III Football, in the Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation.
Is Messiah University public or private?
Messiah University is a private nonprofit school in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
What conference is Messiah University Football in?
The Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation.
Does Messiah University offer athletic scholarships for Football?
No. NCAA Division III schools don't offer athletic scholarships, but athletes can receive academic and need-based aid.
How many coaches does Messiah University Football have?
1 coach, led by Ryan Brown, the Head Coach.
Who is the head coach of Messiah University Football?
Ryan Brown is the Head Coach.
When can Messiah University Football coaches contact recruits?
Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. You can email the coaches yourself at any age. Rules change, so check your sport's current NCAA recruiting calendar.
Can you walk on to Messiah University Football?
It depends on roster space each year. The best way to find out is to email the coaches with your stats and highlights and ask about walk-on spots.
How much does Messiah University cost?
In-state tuition is $41,300 and out-of-state tuition is $41,300 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $29,882.
What is the Messiah University acceptance rate?
79% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Messiah University?
Admitted students typically score 1110–1350 on the SAT and 26–31 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Messiah University Football coaches?
Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.
Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.
