Muhlenberg College: Review & Facts

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Muhlenberg College is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,960 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1848 and is one of the 5 colleges located in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Muhlenberg College is affiliated with Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Academic Offerings

At Muhlenberg College you can earn your 1-year certificate, associate's degree, 2-year certificate, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
47
Muhlenberg College implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 47 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Theater and Drama, Business, Biology, and Accounting and Finance. 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 typically a good sign. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Muhlenberg College is very high at 91% (well above Pennsylvania average). Considering this statistic, apparently students love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
91%
Good
The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is very good - 86%.

Student to faculty ratio at Muhlenberg College is good, 8:1. Read more details regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are extremely high, $57,300 per year. The additional fees at Muhlenberg College beyond tuition are approximately $800, which makes it a total of $58,100 a year.

Read the details about Muhlenberg College 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
66%
Doable
As reported in recent data, 4,329 applications were submitted and 2,836 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get admitted at this school.

This school might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Muhlenberg College in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$7,300
High
Muhlenberg College 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 Muhlenberg College, 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
D
Unsafe
Muhlenberg College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 1,900 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high - around $7,300 annually.

Army ROTC programs are available at Muhlenberg College. 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 obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Muhlenberg College seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Muhlenberg College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Muhlenberg College
2400 Chew Street
Allentown, Pennsylvania
18104, USA
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