Muhlenberg College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2637 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #747 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #683 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #36 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #1 of 2 | In Allentown |
| #323 of 1,105 | For Radio and Television broadcasting |
| Top50% | For 14 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Acceptance rate
- 72%
- Undergraduates
- 1,737
- Graduates
- 51
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- 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 72% and is among the top 35% 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 | 72% | 68% | 75% |
| Applicants | 4,963 | 2,233 | 2,730 |
| Admissions | 3,573 | 1,519 | 2,054 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 466 | 204 | 262 |
52 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
76 or 16%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1250
or below
75% of them
had 1410
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Muhlenberg College are 1250-1410 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
27 or 6%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 29
or below
75% of them
had 33
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Muhlenberg College are 29-33 (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 | 1216 (68%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 227 (13%) |
| Black or African American | 127 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 70 (4%) |
| Asian | 68 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 58 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 20 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Muhlenberg College is $34,739 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 | $12,302 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,629 |
| $48-75K | $19,717 |
| $75-110K | $25,452 |
| $110K+ | $37,603 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $62,035 | $17,000 |
| Tuition in-state | $62,035 | $17,000 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $62,035 | $17,000 |
| Fee in-district | $770 | |
| Fee in-state | $770 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $770 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,648 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,548 |
| Room charge | $7,912 |
| Meal charge | $6,636 |
Muhlenberg College majors
Muhlenberg College has granted 509 bachelor's degrees across 39 programs and 5 master's in Organizational Leadership. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Muhlenberg College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 69 | |
| Psychology, General | 64 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 60 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 37 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 30 | |
| Finance, General | 28 | |
| Neuroscience | 21 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 16 | |
| Public Health, General | 16 | |
| Accounting | 15 | |
| Computer Science | 15 | |
| History, General | 12 | |
| Environmental Science | 11 | |
| Dance, General | 10 | |
| Music, General | 10 | |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 9 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 9 | |
| Economics, General | 8 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 8 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 7 | |
| Anthropology, General | 6 | |
| Mathematics, General | 6 | |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 5 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 5 | |
| Physics, General | 5 | |
| Chemistry, General | 4 | |
| Creative Writing | 4 | |
| Management Information Systems, General | 3 | |
| Philosophy | 3 | |
| Sociology, General | 3 | |
| Sustainability Studies | 3 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | |
| Political Economy | 2 | |
| Political Science and Government, Other | 2 | |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 1 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | |
| French Studies | 1 | |
| Jewish & Judaic Studies | 1 | |
| Russian Studies | 1 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 509 | 5 |
Muhlenberg College has a graduation rate of 82%, which is among the 10% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 82% | 83% | 82% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Muhlenberg College has published 1,830 scientific papers with 28,503 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 11 | 37 |
| 1994 | 16 | 50 |
| 1995 | 12 | 34 |
| 1996 | 9 | 55 |
| 1997 | 14 | 47 |
| 1998 | 11 | 50 |
| 1999 | 28 | 56 |
| 2000 | 20 | 91 |
| 2001 | 22 | 119 |
| 2002 | 21 | 115 |
| 2003 | 33 | 98 |
| 2004 | 32 | 131 |
| 2005 | 44 | 202 |
| 2006 | 41 | 314 |
| 2007 | 68 | 319 |
| 2008 | 43 | 348 |
| 2009 | 45 | 531 |
| 2010 | 53 | 572 |
| 2011 | 62 | 835 |
| 2012 | 55 | 973 |
| 2013 | 47 | 1234 |
| 2014 | 64 | 1369 |
| 2015 | 63 | 1511 |
| 2016 | 82 | 1681 |
| 2017 | 87 | 1704 |
| 2018 | 80 | 1712 |
| 2019 | 99 | 1895 |
| 2020 | 76 | 2205 |
| 2021 | 89 | 1980 |
| 2022 | 61 | 2023 |
| 2023 | 67 | 2148 |
| 2024 | 47 | 1889 |
| 2025 | 42 | 1638 |
Muhlenberg College alumni
-
Frankie Grande
- Enrolled in Muhlenberg College
- In 2005 studied biology, dance, and theatre art
- Occupations
- reality television participantactor
- Biography
-
Frank James Michael Grande Marchione is an American actor, singer, dancer, television host and producer. He performed on Broadway as Franz in the musical Rock of Ages (2014–2015) and in Mamma Mia! (2007–2010) and has played roles Off-Broadway, in regional theatre productions and on tour. He has produced Broadway shows and both produced and appeared in cabaret acts, including his own one-man show. He has played the villain Frankini recurringly, since 2017, in several TV comedy series, including Henry Danger and Danger Force, and in Henry Danger: The Movie.
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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.
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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.
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Richard Ben-Veniste
- Years
- 1943-.. (age 83)
- Occupations
- lawyer
- Biography
-
Richard Ben-Veniste is an American lawyer. He was a special prosecutor during the Watergate scandal and later became a member of the 9/11 Commission. He is known for his pointed questions and criticisms of the Bush administration. 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 | 582 |
| 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 |