Muhlenberg College
Basic Information
Type
Private, Liberal Arts
Geographical Reach
Regional
Religious Affiliation
Lutheran (ELCA)
Location
Allentown, PA
Population
700,000
Website
https://www.muhlenberg.edu/
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
1,777
Men / Women
42% / 58%
White
70%
Hispanic
16%
Black
6%
Mixed
3%
Asian
2%
International
1%
Native American
0%
From State
27%
From Region
53%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Business & Economics
23%
Arts
20%
Life & Natural Sciences
15%
Computer Science
3%
Health Sciences
3%
Physical Sciences & Math
3%
Financial
Tuition & Fees
$62,805
Est. Cost of Attendance
$77,270
10-Year ROI
$170,000
ROI Percentile
67th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
90%
4-Year Graduation Rate
67%
6-Year Graduation Rate
82%
Transfer-Out Rate
0%
Weather
Comfortable Days
110 (71%)
Sunshine Hours
2,293 (15%)
Days Without Precipitation
235 (26%)
Admissions
Uses Common App
Yes
Acceptance Rate
35%
Yield (Unbound)
10%
Early Decision 1
Nov 1
Early Action
Nov 1
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Early Decision 2
Jan 15
Research
Research Level
—
Honors College
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
optional
Submitted Test Scores
22%
SAT Range
1280
–
1380
SAT Math Range
610
–
700
SAT RW Range
640
–
710
ACT Range
29
–
33
Earnings by Major Category
Each major category's degree-weighted estimated median 5-year earnings at this college, expressed as a z-score against the national degree-weighted distribution for that category. 0 is the national average. The shaded band between +1.28 and −1.28 marks the central 80% of the national distribution (10th–90th percentile).
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | ROI | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muhlenberg College | 509 | 37% / 63% | 2% | $68,955 | 97% | ||
| Computer Science | 15 +4 | 60% / 40% | 0% | $99,462 | 93 | — | |
| Chemistry | 4 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $66,110 | 47 | — | |
| Mathematics | 6 +1 | 50% / 50% | 0% | $74,952 | 68 | 100% | |
| Physics | 5 — | 80% / 20% | 40% | $76,089 | 70 | — | |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 9 — | 44% / 56% | 0% | $77,137 | 72 | — | |
| Biology | 37 — | 32% / 68% | 0% | $84,008 | 81 | 90% | |
| Environmental Science | 11 +1 | 18% / 82% | 0% | $59,497 | 28 | — | |
| Neuroscience | 21 — | 24% / 76% | 5% | $82,259 | 79 | 90% | |
| Public Health | 16 +3 | 12% / 88% | 6% | $30,305 | 1 | 94% | |
| Accounting | 15 +6 | 67% / 33% | 0% | $92,565 | 88 | 100% | |
| Business Administration | 60 +11 | 48% / 52% | 2% | $80,998 | 78 | 97% | |
| Economics | 8 +3 | 38% / 62% | 12% | $86,366 | 84 | 95% | |
| Finance | 28 +16 | 96% / 4% | 0% | $113,440 | 98 | 97% | |
| Management Information Systems | 3 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $90,969 | 87 | — | |
| Political Economy | 2 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $98,108 | 92 | 100% | |
| American Studies | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $57,152 | 22 | — | |
| Anthropology | 6 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | $62,650 | 37 | — | |
| Creative Writing | 4 +2 | 50% / 50% | 0% | $59,576 | 28 | — | |
| English | 9 +6 | 11% / 89% | 0% | $61,699 | 34 | 96% | |
| French Studies | 1 +2 | 100% / 0% | 0% | $57,426 | 22 | — | |
| Government | 2 +1 | 50% / 50% | 0% | $98,108 | 92 | 100% | |
| History | 12 +7 | 67% / 33% | 0% | $58,063 | 24 | — | |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 +1 | 0% / 100% | 0% | $58,961 | 27 | — | |
| International Affairs | 7 +1 | 29% / 71% | 0% | $74,042 | 66 | — | |
| Jewish/Judaic Studies | 1 +3 | 0% / 100% | 0% | $57,367 | 22 | — | |
| Media and Communication | 30 +20 | 40% / 60% | 0% | $70,391 | 59 | 96% | |
| Philosophy | 3 +6 | 67% / 33% | 0% | $56,474 | 20 | — | |
| Political Science | 16 +5 | 50% / 50% | 0% | $98,108 | 92 | 100% | |
| Psychology | 64 +12 | 16% / 84% | 3% | $60,128 | 30 | 100% | |
| Religion/Religious Studies | — — | — | — | $57,374 | 22 | — | |
| Russian Studies | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $57,476 | 22 | — | |
| Sociology | 3 +1 | 33% / 67% | 0% | $62,923 | 38 | — | |
| Spanish | 1 +4 | 0% / 100% | 0% | $57,867 | 24 | — | |
| Sustainability Studies | 3 +4 | 0% / 100% | 0% | $59,947 | 29 | — | |
| Art | 8 +3 | 12% / 88% | 0% | $44,819 | 4 | — | |
| Art History | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $44,900 | 4 | — | |
| Dance | 10 +10 | 0% / 100% | 0% | $55,505 | 17 | 100% | |
| Film Studies | 5 +3 | 60% / 40% | 0% | $44,413 | 4 | — | |
| Music | 10 +5 | 60% / 40% | 0% | $43,554 | 3 | — | |
| Theater | 69 +9 | 17% / 83% | 0% | $37,505 | 2 | 97% |