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About Muhlenberg College

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Muhlenberg College is a private liberal arts college in Allentown, PA, known for its small class sizes, arts and sciences focus, and lutheran affiliated. With an acceptance rate of 66%, Muhlenberg is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 420 students each year. Muhlenberg is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1200–1400, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Muhlenberg offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $43,702 per year; the sticker price of $72,615 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Muhlenberg College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

66%
Overall Accept Rate
1300
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1200 – 1400 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Muhlenberg College

Demonstrated Interest
Muhlenberg pays close attention to demonstrated interest, so visit campus if you can, attend a virtual information session, or connect with an admissions counselor to get your name on their radar before you apply.
Essay Strategy
Muhlenberg takes its liberal arts identity seriously, so in your essays name specific programs, professors, or interdisciplinary opportunities like the Muhlenberg Scholars program that genuinely connect to how you want to learn, not just what you want to study.

Financial Aid & Cost

What Muhlenberg College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$73k/yr$12.3k
30k-48k~$73k/yr$16.6k
48k-75k~$73k/yr$19.7k
75k-110k~$73k/yr$25.5k
110k+~$73k/yr$37.6k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

80%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$53k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
2,301
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

68%White
13%Hispanic
7%Black / African American
4%Two or More Races
4%Asian
3%Unknown / Unreported
1%International
0%American Indian / AK Native
Gender42% Men · 58% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status99% Citizens and Immigrants · 1% International
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