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 |
Located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Muhlenberg College is a small four year private college offering undergraduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Evangelical Lutheran Church faith. In the most recent statistical year 4,118 prospective students applied, and 2,790 were granted admission. Of those admitted 450 enrolled in the school. 2,028 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 67 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $55,095 plus fees of $735. Muhlenberg College is ranked 86 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#86 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#75 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#10 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#10 in Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
#130 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#11 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1200/1370 |
| ACT | 27/32 |
| GPA | 3.44 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 15, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 |
| Other Fees | $735 |
| Room and Board | $12,800 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,850 |
| Total One Year Cost | $71,880 |
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.
Current students may use the Muhlenberg College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.