Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Allentown, Pennsylvania |
| Online | muhlenberg.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Muhlenberg College, a private liberal arts institution founded in 1848 by Lutheran ministers, is located in Allentown, Pennsylvania's third-largest city and approximately 60 miles north of Philadelphia. The college occupies a 82-acre suburban campus characterized by traditional red-brick collegiate architecture and tree-lined walkways, with most academic and residential buildings clustered around a central campus green. Muhlenberg maintains selective admission standards and is particularly recognized for its pre-medical program, theatre arts department, and business administration curriculum. The campus is primarily residential, with most students living in college housing throughout their four years, and features modern academic facilities including the Trexler Library and the New Science Building. As a NCAA Division III institution, Muhlenberg competes in the Centennial Conference, with its teams known as the Mules.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Muhlenberg College is rated within the top 19% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 9 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Muhlenberg College within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#88 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#80 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#12 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#12 in Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
#100 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#10 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1200/1400 |
| ACT | 29/33 |
| GPA | 3.44 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 |
| Other Fees | $935 |
| Room and Board | $13,440 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,850 |
| Total One Year Cost | $74,895 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 24% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 12% |
| Social Sciences | 11% |
| Psychology | 11% |
| Communication | 9% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=214175 IPEDS survey data for Muhlenberg College.
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Last updated February 24, 2024