Moravian University: Review & Facts

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Moravian University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,535 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1742 and is one of the 8 schools located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Moravian University is affiliated with Moravian Church.

Academic Offerings

Moravian University will give you the option to obtain a bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
68
Moravian University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 68 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Medical, Management, Business, and Medical Assistant. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Moravian University student retention rate is fair at 78% (close to Pennsylvania average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
78%
Fair
The graduation rate at Moravian University is good: 70%. Roughly 21% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Moravian University is good -- 10:1. Find out more details on instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are extremely high, around $48,600 per year. The additional fees at Moravian University (not included in tuition costs) are approximately $2,000; this totals $50,600 annually.

Read the details about Moravian University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
67%
Doable
According to government data, 3,284 applications were submitted and 2,201 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to be accepted at this school.

The school will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Moravian University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$8,400
High
Moravian University offers study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Moravian University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Moravian University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 1,300 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high, about $8,400 a year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Moravian University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Moravian University seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Moravian University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Moravian University
1200 Main St
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
18018-6650, USA
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