Muhlenberg College

Allentown, PA · Midsize city

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Acceptance rate
72.0%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$28,905
Sticker price $77,270
Graduation rate
82%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$69,107
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
72.0%
Applicants (fall 2023)
4,348
Admitted (fall 2023)
2,783
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
427
Yield (admitted who enroll)
15%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
69%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
58%
SAT reading, middle 50%
640–710
SAT math, middle 50%
610–700
ACT composite, middle 50%
29–33
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
33% / 11%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
required
Recommendations
required
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
considered
Other test
not considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
considered
Legacy status
considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$12,302
Family income $30–48k$16,629
Family income $48–75k$19,717
Family income $75–110k$25,452
Family income $110k+$37,603
Full sticker price (per year)
$77,270
Tuition & fees – in-state
$62,805
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$62,805
Median debt at graduation
$25,455
Students with federal loans
53%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
82%
Freshmen who return for year 2
90%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$33,389
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$69,107

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
1,727
Graduate students
51
Student-to-faculty ratio
9 : 1
Women
58%
Students receiving Pell grants
21%
Full-time faculty
53%

Undergraduate diversity

White68%
Hispanic13%
Black7.1%
Two or more4.0%
Asian3.8%
Unknown2.9%
International1.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Business & Marketing24%
Visual & Performing Arts21%
Psychology11%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences9.8%
Social Sciences6.5%
Communication & Journalism6.5%
Computer & Information Sciences3.9%
History3.5%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Dr. Kathleen Harring
Main phone
(484) 664-3100
Address
2400 Chew Street, Allentown, PA 18104

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

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