About Muhlenberg College

Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg 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 2,408 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.

The Muhlenberg College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 11:1. There are 189 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Muhlenberg College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate48%
Application Deadline1-Feb
Application Fee50
SAT Range1130-1320
ACT Range26-30

Admissions at MC are considered More Selective, with ,25% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 12 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

96% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 77% were in the top quarter, and 45% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

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

0%
“We”re apathetic”
21%
“We know about current events and vote”
68%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
11%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
16%
“Sometimes, but not often”
58%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
26%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
11%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
89%
“I feel extremely safe”
8%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
58%
“We bought the gear”
33%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
32%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
68%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
47%
“They keep regular office hours”
53%
“They”re always available”
5%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
47%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
47%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
5%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
21%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
68%
“We only party on weekends”
5%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
5%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
68%
“There might be people who do”
26%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
21%
“We know about current events and vote”
68%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
11%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
16%
“Sometimes, but not often”
58%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
26%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
11%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
89%
“I feel extremely safe”
8%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
58%
“We bought the gear”
33%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
32%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
68%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
47%
“They keep regular office hours”
53%
“They”re always available”
5%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
47%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
47%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
5%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
21%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
68%
“We only party on weekends”
5%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
5%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
68%
“There might be people who do”
26%
“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 4.1 stars. 39 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    40 Students rated off-campus housing 3.4 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    58 Students rated campus food 3.7 stars. 24 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    59 Students rated campus facilities 4.4 stars. 58 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    59 Students rated class size 4.6 stars. 75 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    57 Students rated school activities 4.3 stars. 44 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    58 Students rated local services 4.1 stars. 45 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    59 Students rated academics 4.2 stars. 42 % gave the school a 5.0.

Muhlenberg College REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Muhlenberg College?

17 Students rated Muhlenberg College

Angie - 08/31/2024

I come from a small class higschool, so I really was looking for a small college. Muhlenberg College does great in having a mix of students in every class and still keeping it small and really friendly. The staff never misses on greeting with a smile and even remembering your name. Professors are the kindest and always exited to help in anything you need. It's cute. Food was better than expected, always having variety and yum snacks. Overal, Muhlenberg life, extracurriculars, envioroment and staff deserve 5 stars. The only thing I need to warn it's that the college is very calm and healthy so if you are looking for partie as a freshamn, you will have to wait till upper classes like sophomore year and up and get into a sororitie or fraternity.

Erica - 06/07/2020

If you get a hefty scholarship to attend Muhlenberg, you'll find it a little easier to enjoy. Tuition has been raised quite a bit and making it less easy to enjoy my experience there knowing I have to take out more loans to finance it. I've met some amazing people at Muhlenberg who have pushed me to think outside of the box. Getting to major in two different disciplines that are very different is one of the best parts of this college. I've had a great experience here, but am not sure that, had I had the chance to go back to my senior year of high school, I would've made the same decisions.

Victoria - 04/16/2019

It's a small liberal arts college with a very nice class size and student/faculty ratio which I really appreciate. I would say that everyone tends to be really kind and although I love a lot of my professors, some of them are better people than they are educators. Overall, I do like it here. I would say that there really isn't much to do around the Allentown area unless you're willing to take an Uber/Lyft or have a car. However, Muhlenberg has a partnership with the Lanta Bus system where all you have to do is swipe your ID on the bus and it's free to ride which helps with getting around.

Jaxson - 04/15/2019

I loved the school the second I walked onto campus. The campus is super pretty with lots of trees and open green grass. The second thing that stood out to me was how inviting all of the students are. Everyone says hi to each other and are so warm and friendly. The third thing that caught my eye was how amazing the theater program was at Muhlenberg. I knew that I would be in amazing hands when I go there this coming fall. Also, FOOD IS AMAZING!

Muhlenberg College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Muhlenberg College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Muhlenberg College is 48%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.

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

    Visit as many times as you can! Go on the college-sponsored tours, but also see if you can go on tours from students that haven't been hired as tour guides; they will tend to be more honest and open. Do overnights as well: stay in the dorm you will most likely be living in as a first year if you plan on attending a college far from home. Once enrolled, attend the college activity fairs to see all the different clubs the campus has to offer. Do what interests YOU! Be yourself.

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  3. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates were very caring and formed very close bonds with one another.

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

    Muhlenberg was the perfect choice for me - small classes, individualized attention, and not too shabby to look at either. I've found that I can really be the person I want to be, do the things I want to do, excel both in and out of the classroom, and have memories and friendships that will go beyond my four years at Muhlenberg College!

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

    very conservative-minded people, anyone who is looking for a large party school, someone who is not academically oriented

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  6. What's unique about your campus?

    the professors are very friendly and helpful always presenting new ideas and opportunities.

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

    Caring, friendly, receptive, hard-working, beautiful campus, sometimes too stuck in it's own little "bubble" not as repsoncive to the "outside world" as it should be

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

    At times, it can feel as if you are living in a bubble because of the small size of the college. Don't let that hold you back. Explore the area and see what's around.

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

    It is not as culturally diverse as I would like it to be, especially in terms of professors.

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  10. What kind of person should attend this school?

    A person who relatively enjoys or respects the arts and a person who likes smaller school. We're very accepting of everyone.

    Read all 7 answers

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

    The same people tend to get cast into school productions.

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  12. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    The theatre department, psychology, and the sciences.

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

    This is a small, Lutheran based school that has enough students to give you your taste of college life, but is safe enough for freshman to begin to be on their own. The college is lovely and filled with history. Anyone can find what they need here at Muhlenberg College. It has a diverse curriculum that is strong in the sciences, art, economics and art!

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  14. What are the academics like at your school?

    Professors absolutely know your name. Classes are tiny; my intro to psych was a lecture class and it probably had around 35 kids. Class participation counts towards your grade, as does attendance, which definitely motivates you to go to class. Students have intellectual conversations outside of class if they want to, but its also easy to avoid if you want.

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  15. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    By senior year so many people have boyfriends. There are over 100 clubs, as well as four sororities, four fraternities and a few other Greek organizations. On Saturdays if you don't want to drink sometimes there are small performances in our student union. I met my closest friends through Greek life. People party however much they want. There are some people who wind up drinking 5 times a week and go out, and some who don't.

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  16. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    I absolutely love Muhlenberg. It is such a warm place. For me, the size is just right. Allentown itself isn't really utilized by students except to go to Panera or get Asian food; other than that people really tend to stay on campus. School pride for football is minimal, but some people go to soccer and basketball games and they can be a lot of fun.

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  17. Is the stereotype of students at your school accurate?

    After having spent my first year here at 'Berg, I can honestly tell you that this stereotype does not hold true. Coming from the East Village in New York City, I had friends of all nationalities, races, and religions. When I came here to campus last fall, I was taken aback by how many places on campus in which diversity was present, after having read all these blogs. From the Multicultural Center, to clubs like Comunidad Latina and Gay-Straight Alliance(GSA), you can definitely find diversity on campus. One of my favorite parts of Freshman Orientation weekend was seeing a production performed by students through the Sedehi Diversity Project. This project, created by a Muhlenberg Alum who graduated in 2008, deals with questions like "What is diversity?" and "How diverse is our campus?" Various students on 'Berg's campus are asked questions like these, and their responses are all put together into this piece. I absolutely loved seeing the piece and hearing about students' honest responses to diversity here on campus. The pieces highlighted the fact that diversity spans not only the racial spectrum, but also the religious, ethnic, and sexual orientation spectrums, which are all represented on Muhlenberg's campus.

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  18. What is the stereotype of students at your school?

    One of the most common stereotypes is that everyone is from New Jersey and/or Jewish and/or rich.

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  19. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    There are different groups; the Greeks, the athletes, the theater kids, and then kind of in a sense everyone else. But everyone finds their niche.

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Student Body

Students

60%

female

40%

male

2,408

Total Undergrad Enrollment

N/A

Total Grad Students

74%

Out-Of-State

22%

In-State

4%

International

Organizations

121

Student Organizations

4

Fraternities

5

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

81%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
% Black or African-American
3%
% Hispanic/Latino
7%
% White or Caucasian
75%

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.

90% of students attending Muhlenberg College receive some sort of financial aid. 13% were awarded federal grants.51%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$48,310

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,300

Books and Supplies

$10,970

Room and Board

60,580

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$12,422
$30 - $48K
$19,704
$48 - $75K
$23,223
$75 - $110K
$27,571
$110K & UP
$39,494

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