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Overview

Muhlenberg College
Location Allentown, PA
Setting Midsize City
Enrollment 1,959
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking #88
Religious Affiliation Evangelical Lutheran Church
Status Non-profit
Website muhlenberg.edu
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Costs

Muhlenberg College
Tuition (In State) $57,270
Tuition (Out of State) $57,270
Room & Board $13,440
Avg Net Price $32,926
Avg Grant Aid $38,412
% Receiving Grant Aid 98%

Admission

Muhlenberg College
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 4,329
Admitted 2,836
Acceptance Rate 65.5%
Enrolled % 14.8%
Avg High School GPA 3.44
Typical High School Grades B+
Admissions Standards Very High
Applicant Competition Low
ACT Range 29/33
SAT Range 1200/1400
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Feb 1, 2025

Academics

Muhlenberg College
Student to Faculty Ratio 8:1
Popular Majors
  • Business (24%)
  • Visual and Performing Arts (12%)
  • Social Sciences (11%)
  • Psychology (11%)
  • Communication (9%)

Outcomes

Muhlenberg College
Graduation Rate 86%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $63,700
Making Student Loan Payments 84%
Median Student Loan Debt $26,490
Median Loan Payment $273

Diversity

Muhlenberg College
% Men 39%
% Women 61%
Racial Diversity Low
HBCU No
% White 75%
% Black 3%
% Hispanic 7%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 2%
% International 3%
% Unknown Race 8%

Students

Muhlenberg College
% In-State 31%
% Out-of-State 68%

Campus

Muhlenberg College
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes Yes
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/