Muhlenberg College
Liberal arts college · Allentown, PA · 1,727 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
72%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1250–1410
ACT (middle 50%)
29–33
Average net price
$25,253
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$80,300
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
83%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Muhlenberg College?
Muhlenberg College accepts about 72 of every 100 applicants (72%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1250 and 1410 on the SAT. A score at or above 1410 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1250, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 29–33.
The latest federal data says Muhlenberg College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Muhlenberg College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Muhlenberg College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $80,300 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $25,253 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $65,310 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$65,310
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$65,310
- Room & board$15,128
- Total cost of attendance$80,300
- Average net price after grants$25,253
Popular majors
Business, Visual & Performing Arts, Psychology, Biology, Communications.
Muhlenberg College FAQ
- What is Muhlenberg College's acceptance rate?
- 72% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Muhlenberg College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1250–1410. Aim for 1410 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Muhlenberg College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 29–33.
- Is Muhlenberg College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Muhlenberg College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Muhlenberg College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Muhlenberg College cost?
- About $80,300 a year before aid; $25,253 on average after grants.
- What is Muhlenberg College's FAFSA school code?
- 003304. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Muhlenberg College receives your information.
- What is Muhlenberg College's graduation rate?
- 83% of students finish within six years.
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