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Moravian University

Moravian Theological Seminary

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018-6650

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Known for health sciences

Moravian University is a private institution in Bethlehem with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1154, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 2K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

71% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $61,860 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $29,843.

Established
1742
Motto
Via Lucis
Type
Private university
Conference
NCAA and competes
Division
Division III

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54%Acceptance
1154SAT Avg
1,970Students
10:1Student:Faculty
71%Grad Rate
$61,860Earnings 10yr
$29,843Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate54.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1154

Reading & Writing
540630
Math
520600

ACT Score Range

Composite
2428

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$52,000
Room & Board$15,351
Books & Supplies$1,284
Total Cost of Attendance$64,260
Average Net Price$29,843
Median Debt at Graduation$26,793
Monthly Payment (10yr)$284

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$26,159
$30–48K$25,546
$48–75K$27,277
$75–110K$29,836
$110K+$33,453

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

26.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.1%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$22,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

16

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

4

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

4

Drug Arrests

3

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (65)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

81%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
1,970
Gender Split
64% / 36%
Women / Men
First Generation
29%
Pell Grant Recipients
27%

Race & Ethnicity

White 66%
Black 6%
Hispanic 18%
Asian 2%
Two+ 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate71.1%
Freshman Retention81.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$53,471
10 Years$61,860

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • History Moravian University claims to be the sixth-oldest college in the United States and the first to educate women in the original 13 colonies.
  • The "Moravian Female Seminary" was incorporated by the Pennsylvania State Legislature in 1863 and became the women's college, the "Moravian Seminary and College for Women" in 1913.
  • The university also traces its roots to the founding of two boys' schools, established in 1742 and 1743, which merged to become Nazareth Hall in 1759.
  • Located in the town of Nazareth, Nazareth Hall became, in part, "Moravian College and Theological Seminary" in 1807.
  • It was later incorporated by the Pennsylvania State Legislature in 1863 as a baccalaureate-granting institution, albeit with the same name.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

105Above Average

Estimated from PA state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
48 mi(83 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
72 mi(125 min)
Pittsburghpop. 300K
243 mi(421 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

ABE Lehigh Valley3 mi
TTN Trenton-Mercer39 mi
PHL Philadelphia PHL53 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA254 mi · ~7h 20m drive
New York, NY72 mi · ~2h 5m drive
Hartford, CT161 mi · ~4h 39m drive
Providence, RI222 mi · ~6h 25m drive
Albany, NY163 mi · ~4h 43m drive
Syracuse, NY172 mi · ~4h 58m drive
Rochester, NY209 mi · ~6h 2m drive
Buffalo, NY238 mi · ~6h 53m drive
Philadelphia, PA48 mi · ~1h 23m drive
Pittsburgh, PA243 mi · ~7h 1m drive
Harrisburg, PA83 mi · ~2h 24m drive
Newark, NJ64 mi · ~1h 51m drive
Trenton, NJ44 mi · ~1h 16m drive
Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

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