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Overview
Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg is a selective, private, four-year liberal arts college located in the beautiful Lehigh Valley of eastern Pennsylvania. With over 1900 students, 39 majors, 36 minors and an 9:1 student to faculty ratio, students experience a top-tier liberal arts education that leads to strong outcomes. There are over 118 student clubs and organizations, 23 NCAA Division III varsity teams and 130+ study abroad programs in more than 50 countries.
At Muhlenberg you will find a combination of outstanding academic programs, top faculty who are remarkable scholars and mentors and opportunities with impact like internships, research and study abroad. Muhlenberg is also committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive experience and supporting vibrant campus life and meaningful community engagement.
Acceptance Rate:
66%
Average Net Price:
$35,152
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.6
Average ACT Composite
30
Average SAT Composite
1270
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $60,240 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $60,240 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $13,955 |
| Books and Supplies | $1500 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
86%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
20%
Average Aid Per Year
$38,412
20%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$8,856
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$36,330
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
56%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,149
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$23,250
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$250
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
Important Deadlines
Admitted Student Stats
9%
Submitting ACT
32%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 30
Average SAT Composite: 1270
Admissions Resources
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
1,959
Total Number of Undergrads
1,945
0
100
81%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
86%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
8:1
US National: 21:1Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
42
Faculty Overview
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Housing
0
100
91%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Mules
School Colors
cardinal red and gray
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Centennial Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$65,300
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingThe professors truly care about your progress and the liberal arts philosophy really allows you to challenge yourself in a variety of academic areas.
Samantha from Voorhees, NJ
I am definitely learning a lot at Muhlenberg College. The academics here are very strong, but not in a competitive way. The professors are kind and personable; they demand the best of you, but, with the average class size being just nineteen students, you are able to get the individualized attention you need in order to succeed. Freshmen year, Muhlenberg offers a great program called a First-Year Seminar or FYS. It a writing-intensive class that you choose yourself from a list of sixty or so topics. The topics range from Finding Your Muse to The American Road-Trip to How to Think About Weird Things and each are the specialty of the professors who teach them. An FYS has approximately fifteen students in it who are also the students in your orientation group and the professor is your temporary advisor until your major is declared. The class is designed to explore the topic in a way that truly causes you to think and, also, to get you used to college-level writing. For this purpose, each FYS has its own writing advisor who is an upperclassman who has taken a course about teaching and editing writing. They attend the class and are available to help with any paper. This program is a wonderful way to start-off your college education; it causes you to start thinking at a higher level, gets you closely acquainted with your advisor, provides you with an upperclassman resource and introduces you to classmates who share similar interests. Thanks to my First-Year Seminar, I can say I am definitely soaking as much out of my Muhlenberg education as possible.
Kasey from Rollinsford, NH
The people at Muhlenberg open doors for you, literally and figuratively.
I've never been in a class with a professor that I feel didn't care about me as a person, and I'm not the type to go to office hours every chance I get.
It may be a small school in a less-than-exciting town, but there are so many hole-in-the-wall places to explore.
I've never been in a class with a professor that I feel didn't care about me as a person, and I'm not the type to go to office hours every chance I get.
It may be a small school in a less-than-exciting town, but there are so many hole-in-the-wall places to explore.
Jamee from Silver Spring, MD
Muhlenberg College is known as the Caring College, and rightly so - the students that attend college here are some of the kindest and genuinely nice people you'll meet. Muhlenberg takes academics seriously, and also focuses on engaging with the surrounding Allentown community.
GO MULES!
It is academically rigorous and perfect for Theatre and Biology majors. It has a good variety of majors but definitely specializes in the aforementioned. Competition in the theatre and everyone is very driven in their lives.
Erin from Blue Bell, PA
Muhlenberg is such an amazing school in every aspect of student life. The accommodations are amazing and they're enhanced by all the students who fill them. You can always find something to smile about while you're on campus.
Anna from Scarborough, ME
Muhlenberg is a fantastic place for a budding scholar. Faculty encourage you and connect you with local internships and research and job opportunities. People are very nice here and have a wide range of interests.
Joseph from Paramus, NJ
Muhlenberg has a small campus and student body, but it provides a caring and intimate environment for students. Students are encouraged to customize their experience by becoming involved in the many clubs and activities offered on campus.
Laura from Massapequa, NY
I spent the day at Muhlenberg for an open house and everyone was extremely friendly. The professors get to know their students very well. There are so many activities going on so it seems impossible to be bored.
Michelle from Brookhaven, PA
You learn alot, it's hard material but the teachers are good and want to help you.
Kristina from Warwick, NY
