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Muhlenberg College

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Allentown, PA

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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

Admit rate72%
SAT range1250–1410
ACT range29–33
Undergrads1,727
Yield (admits who enroll)15%
Next deadlineNov 16, 2026 (ED1)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$77,270
4-year grad rate81%
Median earnings, 10yr out$69,107

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans53%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out80%

"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

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$83,215/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting and Related Services$105,494/yr
Finance and Financial Management Services$94,403/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$78,360/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$58,473/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$40,161/yr
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics$100,869/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$60,778/yr
Social Sciences
Economics$93,760/yr
Political Science and Government$66,540/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Dance$56,503/yr
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$42,092/yr

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

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity1,882
Typical room charge$7,310
Typical board charge$6,130

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

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsRequired

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 earliest deadline is Nov 16, 2026 (ED1), 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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