Moravian University

8/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Bethlehem, PA
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#18 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

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Overview

Total enrollment

2,745

Location Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Website moravian.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Small City
Religious Affiliation Moravian Church

Best Colleges Rank

#206

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Moravian University, located in historic Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, operates across two campuses in the Lehigh Valley region, approximately 60 miles north of Philadelphia. Founded in 1742 as the first boarding school for young women in the American colonies, Moravian maintains its connection to the Moravian Church while functioning as a private, coeducational institution. The university's North Campus features Colonial-style architecture and is part of the Bethlehem Historic District, while the Priscilla Payne Hurd Campus houses arts and music programs in a more contemporary setting. Academic offerings focus on liberal arts, with particularly strong programs in nursing, business, education, and music, and the institution maintains a selective admissions process. Students are required to live on campus for their first two years, with housing options ranging from historic Colonial-era buildings to modern residence halls.

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Ratings

Moravian College is rated within the top 30% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10.

Overall Rating

8 out of 10
Academics

8 out of 10
Resources

9 out of 10
Outcomes

7 out of 10
Value

8 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Moravian University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#206
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#157
Best Colleges in Pennsylvania

#20
Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

#18
Best Value Colleges in the U.S.

#313
Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania

#31

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Challenging

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1070/1285
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 24/29
GPA 3.55

Acceptance Rate

54.2%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 16%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$53,500

Costs for Moravian University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$53,500
Books and Supplies		$1,200
Other Fees		$1,931
Room and Board		$17,222
Budget for Other Expenses		$5,358
Total One Year Cost		$79,211

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$50,800 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

76% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Moravian University are Business, Health Professions, and Social Sciences. 20% of students major in Business, 13% in Health Professions, and 12% in Social Sciences.