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Muhlenberg College

Allentown, PA

Muhlenberg College

Allentown, PA

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Tuition & Fees

$64,955

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
710
25th
640
75th
700
25th
610
75th
35
25th
30
75th
30
25th
25
75th
33
25th
29
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undergraduateRatios

42%

male

58%

female

9

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

71%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,573
Declined 1,390
Total Received 4,963
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Enrollment

1,737

undergraduate students

51

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg College is a private liberal arts college that is known for its strong academic programs and its commitment to community engagement. It is located on a 75-acre campus in Allentown, Pennsylvania—60 miles from Philadelphia and 90 miles from New York City.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 1,788
Established in 1848
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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75-acre, suburban campus in Allentown (population: 121,283), 60 miles from Philadelphia and 90 miles from New York City. Served by bus; air and train serve Philadelphia; smaller airport serves Bethlehem (10 miles). School operates transportation to Philadelphia and New York City. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

Muhlenberg College
2400 West Chew Street
Allentown, PA
18104

Campus Life

no
Housing available
91%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
97%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
no
Students may not have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
40%
Top 1/4
70%
Top 1/2
94%
Bottom 1/2
6%
Bottom 1/4
1%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
710
25th
640
75th
700
25th
610
75th
35
25th
30
75th
30
25th
25
75th
33
25th
29

Admissions Facts

Application fee $50
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (final deadline) February 1
School has early decision program Yes
Early decision program application deadline November 16
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline December 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required of some

Admit Rate

71%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,573
Declined 1,390
Total Received 4,963

Admissions Factors

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

Not reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

98%

Additional services

  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
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Financial Aid

99%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$40,867

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $62,805
Housing $7,912
Food $6,636
Additional fees $2,150
Books & supplies $1,500
Total $81,003
Average Financial Aid - $40,867
Total with Avg. Aid $40,136

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $2,060,000
State $833,000
Institutional $41,600,000
Other external $540,000
Total $45,033,000

Non-need-based

Federal
State
Institutional $11,880,000
Other external $300,000
Total $12,180,000
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 484 664-3174
finaid@muhlenberg.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Field hockey yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes
Wrestling yes yes

Club Sports - Women's

rugby

Intramural/Recreational Sports

air hockey, badminton, basketball, billiards, cross-country, dance, fencing, floor hockey, foosball, football, quidditch, racquetball, soccer, step team, swimming, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, winter sports

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Centennial Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes yes
Analysis and Functional Analysis yes
Anthropology, General yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Chemistry, General yes
Computer Science yes yes
Creative Writing yes
Dance, General yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Economics, General yes
Education, General yes
Education, Other yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Film/Cinema/Media Studies yes
Finance, General yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
History, General yes
International Relations and Affairs yes
Jewish/Judaic Studies yes
Management Information Systems, General yes
Mathematics, General yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music, General yes
Neuroscience yes
Organizational Leadership yes
Philosophy yes
Physical Sciences, General yes
Physics, General yes
Political Economy yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Political Science and Government, Other yes
Psychology, General yes yes
Public Health, General yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Sustainability Studies yes
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Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors

1,788

total students

27%

in-state

73%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

97%

1,737
students

Female
58%
1,007

Male
42%
730

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

98%

1,704
students

Female
58%
995

Male
42%
709

2%

33
students

Female
36%
12

Male
64%
21

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Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
7%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
12%
Hispanic/Latino
67%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

International Students

Special services offered for international applicants Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation
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