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Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Less Selective • 72% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Muhlenberg College is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Allentown, PA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.7K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 72%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.7K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
72% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading640 - 710
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math610 - 700
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite29 - 33
1typical 50% range36
72%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing21% of degrees
Biological Sciences13% of degrees
Social Sciences11% of degrees
Health Sciences3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $105,494
Earnings 5yr: $92,565
Debt: $27,000
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,869
Earnings 5yr: $74,952
Debt: $25,394
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,403
Earnings 5yr: $113,440
Debt: $27,000
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,760
Earnings 5yr: $86,366
Debt: $25,298
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,215
Earnings 5yr: $84,008
Debt: $24,388
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,360
Earnings 5yr: $80,998
Debt: $27,000
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,540
Earnings 5yr: $98,108
Debt: $26,950
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,778
Earnings 5yr: $60,128
Debt: $26,312
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,473
Earnings 5yr: $70,391
Debt: $24,250
Dance.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,503
Earnings 5yr: $55,505
Debt: $27,000
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $42,092
Earnings 5yr: $37,505
Debt: $27,000
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $40,161
Earnings 5yr: $61,699
Debt: $27,000
Neurobiology and Neurosciences.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $82,259
Debt: $27,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Anthropology.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Anthropology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Area Studies.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Area Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$28,905
In-State Tuition$62,805
Out-of-State Tuition$62,805
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
21%
Pell Grants
53%
Take Loans
80%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$53,265
+30% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$69,107
Completion Signals
82%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
90%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$238/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
42%
Men58%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 42% men and 58% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
16%
Part-Time Share
1%
Avg Family Income
$126,766
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