Moravian University
Moravian Theological Seminary
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018-6650
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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.
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SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1154
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
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
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Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
81%
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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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
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