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Muhlenberg College Admission Requirements

Allentown, Pennsylvania

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Chances of getting into Muhlenberg College

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
68%
Admission Difficulty for Muhlenberg College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very High 
Applicant Competition Low 
How hard is it to get into Muhlenberg College and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Muhlenberg College is 68%.  It ranks #22 in Pennsylvania for lowest rate of acceptance. Muhlenberg College is a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Last year, 2,790 out of 4,118 applicants were admitted.

The school has very high admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 20 percent on standardized admission tests. Muhlenberg College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.44. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 16% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Muhlenberg College application fee is $50 and applications are due by Feb 15.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Muhlenberg College. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 34% of students submitted SAT scores and 12% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Muhlenberg College SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1200-1370
Applicants Submitting SAT 
34%
SAT Scores for Muhlenberg College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 610
SAT Math 25th 590
SAT Composite 25th 1200
SAT Scores for Muhlenberg College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 690
SAT Math 75th 680
SAT Composite 75th 1370
Average SAT Score 1290

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Muhlenberg College?

Muhlenberg College is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Muhlenberg College score in the top 24 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1200-1370.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Muhlenberg College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1370 and Above Good >80%
1285 to 1370 Avg + 68%-80%
1200 to 1285 Avg - 53%-68%
1115 to 1200 Reach 37%-53%
Less than 1115 Low <37%
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Muhlenberg College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
27-32 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
12%
ACT Scores for Muhlenberg College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 28
ACT Math 25th 24
ACT Composite 25th 27
ACT Scores for Muhlenberg College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 34
ACT Math 75th 31
ACT Composite 75th 32
Average ACT Score 29

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Muhlenberg College?

Muhlenberg College is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Muhlenberg College regularly accepts students who score 27 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 15 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 27-32.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Muhlenberg College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
32 and Above Good >82%
29 to 32 Avg + 68%-82%
27 to 29 Avg - 56%-68%
25 to 27 Reach 43%-56%
Less than 25 Low <43%
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Muhlenberg College GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.44
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Muhlenberg College?

Applicants require above average high school grades to get into Muhlenberg College. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Muhlenberg College was 3.44 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #60 in Pennsylvania for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Muhlenberg College accepts 68% of students who apply.

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High School GPA's for admitted Muhlenberg College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 4.2% Good
3.75 to 3.99 16.2% Good
3.50 to 3.74 32.4% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 19.8% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 15.3% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 10.9% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 1.1% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0% Reach
less than 1.00 0% Reach

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

69% of Muhlenberg College freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Muhlenberg College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 35%
Top 25% of class 69%
Top 50% of class 93%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Muhlenberg College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,403 1,715 4,118
Accepted 1,700 1,090 2,790
Acceptance Rate 71% 64% 68%
Enrolled 262 188 450
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 15% 17% 16%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Feb 15, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Feb 15, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Muhlenberg College is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Muhlenberg College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Muhlenberg College Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Considered but not required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Muhlenberg College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
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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.

FAQs

Does Muhlenberg College prefer SAT or ACT?

34% of students submit their SAT scores to Muhlenberg College. 12% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Muhlenberg College?

68% of those who apply are granted admission to Muhlenberg College. Admission competition is low and the college has very high admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Muhlenberg College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1200 and 1370. 34% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Muhlenberg College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 27 and 32. 12% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.