Overview

Muhlenberg College is a 4-year institution located in Allentown, PA, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 2400 Chew Street
Allentown, PA  18104
United States

Contact Melissa Falk
Dean, Admissions and Financial Aid
Email: melissafalk@muhlenberg.edu
Phone: 484-664-3212

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
American/united States Studies/civilization
Area Studies, Other
French Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Finance, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Mass Communication/media Studies
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health/health Care Administration/management
Public Health, General
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Sustainability Studies
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Jewish/judaic Studies
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Economics, General
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Art/art Studies, General
Dance, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Film/cinema/media Studies
Fine/studio Arts, General
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

4,348

Applied

2,783

Accepted

1,788

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,452

Females Applied

1,685

Females Accepted

69%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,896

Males Applied

1,098

Males Accepted

58%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.55

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	February 1st	March 15th	No
Early decision plan	November 15th	December 15th	No
Other early decision plan	December 1st	February 1st	No
Transfer	June 15th	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		630	710
SAT Math		600	690
ACT Composite		28	31

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

62,034

Private

Fees

770

Full-time student fees

15,440

Room & board

8,956

Room only

Financial Aid

48,609

Avg. Financial Aid Package

50,002

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

41,679

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,710

Avg. Loan Aid

25,724

Avg. Grant Aid

44,534

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

86.24%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

20%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,788

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	11.31%
Black or African American	5.01%
White or Caucasian	71.69%
Asian	3.55%
Two or more races	4%
Other	3.15%

Gender

Male (40.77%)

Female (59.23%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	84%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Jefferson School Field Day and Family Weekend

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Theater Association, Environmental Action Team, Jefferson School Partnership, Select Choir and Habitat for Humanity

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Fencing		No	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		Division 3	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 3	No
Racquetball		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Wrestling	No	Division 3	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Fencing		No	No
Field Hockey	No	Division 3	No
Football		No	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 3	No
Racquetball		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

300

Total Faculty

10:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 164

Part-time - 136

Male - 148

Female - 152