About Moravian College

Founded in 1742, Moravian College. is a Private college. Located in Pennsylvania, which is a city setting in Pennsylvania, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 1,984 full time undergraduate students, and 442 full time graduate students.

The Moravian College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 12:1. There are 137 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Moravian College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate79%
Application Deadline1-Feb
Application Fee0
SAT Range900-1120
ACT Range21-25

Admissions at MC are considered Less Selective, with ,23% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 20 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

83% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 49% were in the top quarter, and 19% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Moravian College.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
29%
“We know about current events and vote”
57%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
14%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
14%
“Sometimes, but not often”
50%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
36%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
21%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
79%
“I feel extremely safe”
8%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
50%
“We bought the gear”
42%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
14%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
50%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
36%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
21%
“They keep regular office hours”
79%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
29%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
71%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
7%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
36%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
50%
“We only party on weekends”
7%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
14%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
86%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
29%
“We know about current events and vote”
57%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
14%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
14%
“Sometimes, but not often”
50%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
36%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
21%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
79%
“I feel extremely safe”
8%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
50%
“We bought the gear”
42%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
14%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
50%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
36%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
21%
“They keep regular office hours”
79%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
29%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
71%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
7%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
36%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
50%
“We only party on weekends”
7%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
14%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
86%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    57 Students rated on-campus housing 3.8 stars. 26 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    38 Students rated off-campus housing 3.3 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    61 Students rated campus food 3.1 stars. 11 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    61 Students rated campus facilities 4.1 stars. 39 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    61 Students rated class size 4.7 stars. 67 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    61 Students rated school activities 3.9 stars. 38 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    62 Students rated local services 4 stars. 44 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    61 Students rated academics 3.8 stars. 39 % gave the school a 5.0.

Moravian College REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Moravian College?

16 Students rated Moravian College

Ashley - 05/11/2020

Disrespectful, racist, arrogant, & unprofessional. My experience was extremely poor. Two meetings stand out that explain my experience substantially well. In one meeting with my adviser, Camille Murphy, she belittled me and my life while talking over me for an hour as I cried because I didn't feel like I could stand up for myself. This is normally how meetings with her would go. Within that hour, she told me that I cannot work and go to school at the same time even though I had all A's and B's along with bills to pay, that I will get nowhere in life, and I am a horrible graphic designer. After that, I met with the Assistant Provost, Carol Traupman-Carr. In that meeting, she also told me to work less to focus more on school which I explained that I was unable to. While I attended Moravian, all I did was go to school, do homework and work. I questioned why I should focus more on school while I had all A's and B's on my transcript. She then told me that a single A+ I had earned doesn’t count because my class was mostly Saudi Arabian students!

Alicia - 08/01/2019

Moravian College is a huge scam. Once you get past the friendly admissions counselors and staff, the school does not care about it's students as long as their tuition is paid on time. This school will nickel-and-dime you for EVERYTHING. They boast about "diversity" yet their demographics are actually quite sad. The academics are all about research and a lot of professors won't have any grades available until the last day of classes. Not to mention if you work at a job off-campus, forget it. This school is not friendly to those who have other commitments outside of school. To sum it up, you are going to pay thousands of dollars for less-than-mediocre classes, and you are going to be at a school that truly does not care about it's students. Take your money elsewhere, you won't be missing much.

Rachel - 06/14/2019

My overall opinion of Moravian College comes down to their love and support of their students. They want what is best for the students at the college and have various support groups and academic supplements for those who are struggling. One complaint that I do have is that we prioritize our sports teams over the remainder of the students even though a good majority of them do not play any sports.

Lauren - 04/21/2019

its great

Moravian College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Moravian College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Moravian College is 79%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Choose a college that has diversity and a wide array of majors, especially if your child is still undecided. Do not force your children to play sports in college, as it is a far more stressful experiance than high school was. Take advantage of scholarship opportunities and work study, definitely file for FAFSA. Try and encourage your child to stay on campus most weekends, especially during their freshman year so they can assimilate to the college life. Do not be afraid to ask questions, and do not be afraid to be picky and indecisive, college is a huge decision and a huge investment, make sure you are fully satisfied with your choice before you invest thousands of dollars.

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  3. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The worst thing about Moravian College is perhaps the lack of much racial diversity and classes that promote the intensive study of various cultures. While there are classes that focus on different cultures, and there are individual students who are of races other than white, these are in the lower percentiles of overall class and student populations.

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  4. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    The community setting at Moravian College gives you the chance to really find a place to fit in and it turns fellow students into family making the school a safe and comforting place to be.

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  5. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I do not have any true regrets nor i do i wish i would have known anything before i went to Moravian College. However i do wish that the price of Moravian would stop increasing.

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  6. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are focused on doing well in the class and career focused.

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  7. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    This is a quiet, friendly campus with great faculty and strong academics. There is a powerful sense of community here with many leadership opportunities. The campus feels like home.

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  8. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    I brag about my school because of its size. Because Moravian is not very big, my classes have fewer students which makes every class so much more engaging. I actually enjoy going to class and participating, and it really helps me to learn the material. I also love knowing all of the professors because I feel it really enhances my success.

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  9. What's unique about your campus?

    It is small and student-centered.

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  10. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    This College is considered to be amongst the three oldest in the country. It is important for the student who enjoys being apart of a large university and very modern system to recognize that this college may not be for them. Moravian is centered around small class sizes and traditional customes that have been used at the college for years. For example all schedules are hand written, and the student teacher ratio is about eleven students to every one teacher. On the other hand for students who are looking for a party school, you've come to the wrong place!

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  11. What kind of person should attend this school?

    This college is perfect for the student who is transitioning out of a small high school or someone who is not ready for a large scale university. The lack of lecture halls allows for students to have increased interaction with professors. Beyond the thriving acedemic world at Moravian, the social scene is based on your own ability to get involved. There are many clubs, greek life, and organizations to get involved in. If you wish to keep yourself busy it's important to seek out those key students in the school who can help you jump start!

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  12. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Moravian College is best known for its historical name, the college itself is the 6th oldest in the country, and has been around since 1742. It is a small college with decent class sizes and has a high job placement rate. Moravian has excellent academic programs, musical programs and athletic programs.

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  13. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    Moravian being so small, often classes you want to take get closed out before you register for the next semester. Sometimes i wish i went to a school larger than 1,500 students for this reason. Also, being forced into a certain genre of meal plans based on your oncampus housing location is annoying.

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Student Body

Students

59%

female

41%

male

1,984

Total Undergrad Enrollment

442

Total Grad Students

35%

Out-Of-State

62%

In-State

3%

International

Organizations

115

Student Organizations

3

Fraternities

4

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

60%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
% Black or African-American
5%
% Hispanic/Latino
10%
% White or Caucasian
66%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

100% of students attending Moravian College receive some sort of financial aid. 31% were awarded federal grants.79%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$40,287

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,200

Books and Supplies

$12,090

Room and Board

53,577

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$23,043
$30 - $48K
$23,300
$48 - $75K
$24,398
$75 - $110K
$28,901
$110K & UP
$33,491

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