Muhlenberg College: Review & Facts

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Muhlenberg College is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,070 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1848 and is one of the 6 colleges located in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Muhlenberg College is affiliated with Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
44
Fair
Muhlenberg College will give you the option to obtain a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, 2-year certificate, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, or master's degree.

Muhlenberg College implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 44 majors. The most popular concentrations are Accounting and Finance, Management, Business, Theater and Drama, and Biology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings versus other schools and colleges.

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 good sign. However, if you wish to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
94%
Good
Muhlenberg College student retention rate is very high at 94% (well above Pennsylvania average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students definitely love their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is very good - 86%.

Student to faculty ratio at Muhlenberg College is good, 9:1. Read more details regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$54,700
High
Average tuition prices are extremely high, $53,900 per year. The additional fees at Muhlenberg College beyond tuition are approximately $800, which makes it a total of $54,700 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
62%
Doable
According to recent data, 4,543 applications were submitted and 2,825 were accepted, so it is not very hard to get accepted at this school.

The college might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

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

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,800
Medium
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
F
Unsafe
Muhlenberg College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 2,000 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable - around $5,800 per academic year.

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 Maps



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