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Moravian University

Moravian Theological Seminary

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018-6650

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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

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Moravian University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate54.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1154

Reading & Writing
540630
Math
520600

ACT Score Range

Composite
2428

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

54.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1154

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$29,843

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

2600.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/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

Programs (65)

Student Life

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
8 Years$56,840
10 Years$61,860

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$49,100
Men
$64,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

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)

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