Muhlenberg College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2587 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #718 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #657 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #35 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #1 of 2 | In Allentown |
| #329 of 1,089 | For Radio and Television broadcasting |
| Top50% | For 14 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Acceptance rate
- 64%
- Undergraduates
- 1,788
- Graduates
- 30
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- muhlenberg.edu
Muhlenberg College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Muhlenberg College has an acceptance rate of 64% and is among the top 26% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 64% | 58% | 69% |
| Applicants | 4,348 | 1,896 | 2,452 |
| Admissions | 2,783 | 1,098 | 1,685 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 427 | 189 | 238 |
28 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
3 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
140 or 33%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1230
or below
75% of them
had 1400
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Muhlenberg College are 1230-1400 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
45 or 11%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 28
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Muhlenberg College are 28-31 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1301 (72%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 202 (11%) |
| Black or African American | 91 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 72 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 65 (4%) |
| Asian | 64 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 23 (1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Muhlenberg College is $31,814 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $13,742 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,144 |
| $48-75K | $19,712 |
| $75-110K | $26,057 |
| $110K+ | $39,900 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $59,505 | $16,480 |
| Tuition in-state | $59,505 | $16,480 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $59,505 | $16,480 |
| Fee in-district | $735 | |
| Fee in-state | $735 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $735 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,641 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,955 |
| Room charge | $7,590 |
| Meal charge | $6,365 |
Muhlenberg College majors
Muhlenberg College has granted 529 bachelor's degrees across 36 programs and 13 master's across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Muhlenberg College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 93 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 57 | |
| Psychology, General | 42 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 41 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 40 | |
| Finance, General | 26 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 24 | |
| Neuroscience | 21 | |
| History, General | 20 | |
| Dance, General | 17 | |
| Accounting | 14 | |
| Public Health, General | 13 | |
| Economics, General | 11 | |
| Mathematics, General | 11 | |
| Computer Science | 9 | |
| Management Information Systems, General | 9 | |
| Music, General | 9 | |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 8 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 8 | |
| Environmental Science | 8 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 8 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 7 | |
| Analysis and Functional Analysis | 6 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 5 | |
| Sociology, General | 5 | |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 4 | |
| Sustainability Studies | 4 | |
| Anthropology, General | 3 | |
| Chemistry, General | 3 | |
| Jewish & Judaic Studies | 3 | |
| Philosophy | 3 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 | |
| Physics, General | 2 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 1 | |
| Creative Writing | 1 | |
| Political Economy | 1 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 529 | 13 |
Muhlenberg College has a graduation rate of 80%, which is among the 11% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 80% | 77% | 82% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Muhlenberg College has published 1,789 scientific papers with 27,214 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Environmental Science, Philosophy, Biology, Sociology, Computer Science, Physics, and History.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 11 | 50 |
| 1993 | 11 | 37 |
| 1994 | 16 | 50 |
| 1995 | 11 | 34 |
| 1996 | 9 | 55 |
| 1997 | 14 | 46 |
| 1998 | 11 | 50 |
| 1999 | 28 | 56 |
| 2000 | 20 | 91 |
| 2001 | 22 | 119 |
| 2002 | 21 | 115 |
| 2003 | 33 | 98 |
| 2004 | 32 | 131 |
| 2005 | 44 | 201 |
| 2006 | 41 | 314 |
| 2007 | 68 | 319 |
| 2008 | 43 | 349 |
| 2009 | 45 | 530 |
| 2010 | 54 | 573 |
| 2011 | 62 | 835 |
| 2012 | 55 | 973 |
| 2013 | 47 | 1233 |
| 2014 | 64 | 1368 |
| 2015 | 62 | 1512 |
| 2016 | 81 | 1681 |
| 2017 | 84 | 1704 |
| 2018 | 80 | 1713 |
| 2019 | 99 | 1897 |
| 2020 | 76 | 2205 |
| 2021 | 88 | 1981 |
| 2022 | 60 | 2022 |
| 2023 | 66 | 2147 |
| 2024 | 46 | 1860 |
Muhlenberg College alumni
-
Frankie Grande
- Enrolled in Muhlenberg College
- In 2005 studied theatre, biology, and dance
- Occupations
- reality television participantactor
- Biography
-
Frank James Michael Grande Marchione is an American dancer, actor, singer, producer, television host and YouTuber.
-
Emily Wickersham
- Occupations
- film actoractortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Emily Wickersham is an American actress best known for her role as NCIS Special Agent Eleanor Bishop on NCIS.
-
Frank Buchman
- Occupations
- evangelisttheologian
- Biography
-
Franklin Nathaniel Daniel Buchman, best known as Frank Buchman, was an American Lutheran who founded the First Century Christian Fellowship in 1921, renamed as the Oxford Group in 1928, that was transformed under his leadership in 1938 into the Moral Re-Armament and became Initiatives of Change in 2001. As a leader of the Moral Re-Armament, he was decorated by the French and German governments for his contributions to Franco-German reconciliation following the end of World War II.
-
Richard Ben-Veniste
- Years
- 1943-.. (age 82)
- Occupations
- lawyer
- Biography
-
Richard Ben-Veniste is an American lawyer. He first rose to prominence as a special prosecutor during the Watergate scandal. He has also been a member of the 9/11 Commission. He is known for his pointed questions and criticisms of members of both the Clinton and George W. Bush administrations. In 2017, he became a CNN Legal Analyst.
General info
| Alternative names | 'Berg |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1848 |
| Colors | cardinal red, gray |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 608 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2400 Chew Street Allentown, Pennsylvania, 18104 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 126,000 |
| Phone | 4846643100 |