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Muhlenberg College

Allentown, Pennsylvania 18104

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

Muhlenberg College is a private institution in Allentown with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1327, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.8K undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

80% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $69,107 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $30,314.

Established
1848
Mascot
Marti The Mule
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
NCAA Division III
Division
Division III

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64%Acceptance
1327SAT Avg
1,777Students
8:1Student:Faculty
80%Grad Rate
$69,107Earnings 10yr
$30,314Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Muhlenberg College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate64.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1327

Reading & WritingMid: 650
630710
MathMid: 635
600690

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 30
2831

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

64.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1327

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$60,240
Room & Board$13,955
Books & Supplies$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance$73,782
Average Net Price$30,314
Median Debt at Graduation$25,455
Monthly Payment (10yr)$270

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,742
$30–48K$16,144
$48–75K$19,712
$75–110K$26,057
$110K+$39,900

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$30,314

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4500.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$22,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

13

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (70)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,777
Gender Split
59% / 41%
Women / Men
First Generation
16%
Pell Grant Recipients
21%

Race & Ethnicity

White 72%
Black 5%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 4%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate80.3%
Freshman Retention89.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$53,265
8 Years$64,633
10 Years$69,107

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$56,500
Men
$78,300

Rankings

U.S. News
#71
Washington Monthly
#49

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Varsity Sports — Muhlenberg Mules

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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
79 mi(137 min)
Pittsburghpop. 300K
236 mi(409 min)

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