Home
Institutions
Learning Center

Ready to find your perfect institution?

Join thousands of students making informed decisions about their academic future.

Get started free

Empowering students with tools and insights for smarter education decisions. Explore institutions, compare costs and outcomes, and plan your next step.

[email protected]
Sunnyvale, CA

Company

  • About
  • Contact

Resources

  • Institutions
  • Compare Schools
  • Learning Center
  • Tools
  • FAQ

Legal

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Cookie Policy
  • Accessibility
  • Editorial Policy

Connect

X (Twitter)LinkedIn

Follow us for updates

© 2026 StudyRails. All rights reserved.

Back to Institutions
MC

Muhlenberg College

Allentown, PAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Less Selective • 72% Acceptance
Visit Website
Add to list:
72%
Accept Rate
Less Selective
$28,905
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
1.7K
Students
Small campus body
$53,265
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

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

Hover or tap a bubble above to explore detailed community insights.

Gender Balance

42%
Men
58%
Women
The 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
Explore Further

Ready to find your perfect fit?

Compare academic details, explore other state universities, and evaluate your earnings potentials.

Browse All Institutions

More Institutions in PA

Explore similar institutions to compare costs, programs, and outcomes.

PS

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

University Park, PA
Public
Cost
$32,875
Size
42.3K
Accept
61%
TU

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA
Public
Cost
$28,198
Size
21.0K
Accept
80%
UO

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, PA
Public
Cost
$30,434
Size
20.4K
Accept
58%
WC

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester, PA
Public
Cost
$23,331
Size
14.2K
Accept
78%
DU

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA
Private Nonprofit
Cost
$38,509
Size
13.2K
Accept
79%
CC

Community College of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA
Public
Cost
$11,911
Size
11.9K
Accept
—
View all institutions in PA