Messenger College
Bedford, Texas 76021
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Close-knit campus
Messenger College is a private suburban institution in Bedford, Texas. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 26 undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
56% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $29,463 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,541.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History Joplin Era In September 1987, Messenger College was created by the merging of two collegiate institutions.
- •Southern Bible College in Houston, Texas and Evangelical Christian College in Fresno, California were closed and the resources moved to Joplin, Missouri to create Messenger College.
- •Messenger College was opened in newly constructed facilities on 16 acres (65,000 m) of wooded property across from the international offices of the church denomination.
- •Dallas-Fort Worth Era In 2012, Messenger College relocated its campus to Euless, Texas, in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
Source: Wikipedia
Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
0.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$27,000
Programs (7)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
67%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
0
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from TX state average + suburban adjustment
Climate (School Year)
Nearest Cities
Getting There
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Distance to Cities
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