Allentown, PA
Muhlenberg College, in Allentown, PA, is a private small school, enrolling around 1,727 students. Muhlenberg College is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 72%. Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services graduates, especially in Accounting and Related Services, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $105,494/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Decision: Nov 16, 2026
- Early Action: Dec 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Feb 1, 2027
Confirm on Muhlenberg College's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against Muhlenberg College's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Muhlenberg College weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Muhlenberg College's acceptance rate?
Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA admits approximately 72% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Muhlenberg College?
Admitted students at Muhlenberg College typically score between 1250–1410 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Muhlenberg College?
Admitted students at Muhlenberg College typically score between 29–33 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Muhlenberg College cost?
Muhlenberg College's total cost of attendance is reported at $77,270 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for Muhlenberg College?
Muhlenberg College's deadlines are Early Decision Nov 16, 2026; Early Action Dec 1, 2026; Regular Decision Feb 1, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Muhlenberg College require students to live on campus?
No -- Muhlenberg College doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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