Home > Pennsylvania > Lehigh County > Muhlenberg College

Muhlenberg College

2400 Chew Street, Allentown, PA 18104
Tel: (484)664-3100
Private not-for-profit | 2,422 students
View this school's website in a new browser Visit School Website
School Administrators - Update and Expand This School's Profile Administrators - Update School Profile
Founded in 1848 to provide a liberal arts education in the Judeo-Christian humanistic tradition, Muhlenberg College iscommitted to the highest standards of academic integrity and excellence. It is an independent, undergraduate, coeducationalinstitution related to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

School Overview:

Muhlenberg College
CountyLehigh County, PA
Title IV EligibleParticipat
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate Colleges--Liberal Arts
Institution LevelFour or more years
Institution ControlPrivate not-for-profit
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)		212 staff115 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment2,422 students1,633 students
# Full-Time Students		2,303 students1,434 students
# Part-Time Students		119 students137 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan		-1%
% Asian		3%2%
% Hawaiian		-1%
% Hispanic		2%3%
% Black		2%6%
% White		89%84%
% Two or more races		3%2%
 
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2012-13)		$41,510$24,462
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2012-13)		$41,510$24,744
 
Percent Admitted46%64%
SAT Reading (25-75%)560-680450-570
SAT Math (25-75%)560-680460-573
SAT Writing (25-75%)560-680440-570
ACT Composite (25-75%)23-3120-25

School Notes:

  • As a liberal arts college, Muhlenberg offers programs in the humanities, the natural and socialsciences, and in professional areas such as business, education, pre-medical, pre-theological, and pre-law studies.Flexibility is provided with sensitivity to the individual needs of the student through course options and opportunities forindependent study, research and internships, as well as through a plan for self-designed majors. Through a process oflong-range planning and constant review the college strives to keep its curriculum vital and current with the rapidlychanging intellectual world. The excellence and integrity of the Muhlenberg program have been recognized by Phi Beta Kappaand by some 13 additional national honorary societies which have established chapters at the college.
  • The College’s most important resource in the fulfillment of its purposes is its faculty, drawn fromthe major universities of the United States and several other nations. Although more than threequarters of the fulltimeteaching faculty at Muhlenberg hold the Ph.D. degree, research and scholarship are undertaken with special regard to theirrelationship to teaching and learning.
  • Muhlenberg's beautiful campus is nestled between elegant homes in the West End neighborhood ofAllentown, PA, part of the popular Lehigh Valley. The campus sits on about 81 acres, and we also maintain a 40-acre arboretumand a 40-acre environmental field station/wildlife sanctuary.
  • Muhlenberg’s academic program is accredited by all of the important and appropriate agencies,including the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, the Department of Education of the Commonwealth ofPennsylvania, and the New York State Board of Regents. The College is on the approved list of the American Chemical Society.It is also a member of the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education, the American Association of Colleges ofTeacher Education, the College Entrance Examination Board, the Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Universities, and theNational Collegiate Honors Council.
Related School Videos
Your Coaching Team at Muhlenberg College 1:15

Your Coaching Team at Muhlenberg College
18 days ago

Muhlenberg College Plays of the Week December 6, 2022 4:12

Muhlenberg College Plays of the Week December 6, 2022
25 days ago

Muhlenberg College - About Our Campus 2:05

Muhlenberg College - About Our Campus
3 years ago

Muhlenberg College Campus Driving Tour: Moyer Lawn 0:28

Muhlenberg College Campus Driving Tour: Moyer Lawn
3 years ago

View more school videos

Nearby Schools:

Recent Articles:

Evaluating and choosing a liberal arts college
Published January 22, 2013
This article discusses important factors to consider when evaluating and choosing a liberal arts college.

Why choose a liberal arts college?
This article explores the many reasons to choose a liberal arts college over a public university or technical college.

History of a Liberal Arts Education
This is a short history of a liberal arts education from ancient antiquity to modern day liberal arts colleges.

  • More articles: About Liberal Arts Colleges

    • REQUEST FREE
    ADMISSIONS INFORMATION:

    I am a:
    Email:
    Parent or guardian name:
    First name:
    Middle name:
    Last name:
    Student date of birth:
    Country of citizenship:
    Student is:
    Target start date:
    Name of current school:
    School type:
    Applying for financial aid?:

    Please describe academic, athletic, and extracurricular interests of the student.

    Address:
    City:
    Country:
    State:
    Zip:

    (enter "N/A" if not applicable)
    Phone:

    Allow other schools to send me information. Share your information with all schools on our site and let them send you brochures.

    Save this data and create your user profile. Create your own user account so you don't have to re-type your user data each time you request information.You'll also be able to track your information requests, get reminded of application dates, and more!

    Most Popular Articles:

    • Characteristics of a Liberal Arts College
      This article explains the characteristics of a liberal arts institution. It also offers insight into the admissions process for liberal arts colleges.
    • History of a Liberal Arts Education
      This is a short history of a liberal arts education from ancient antiquity to modern day liberal arts colleges.
    • Why choose a liberal arts college?
      This article explores the many reasons to choose a liberal arts college over a public university or technical college.
    • What is a Liberal Arts College?
      A liberal arts college is a four-year higher-learning institution, usually found in the United States. These colleges emphasize a broad undergraduate education.
    • Choosing A Liberal Arts College
      You've decided to attend a liberal arts college. Congratulations. There are a number of factors to consider when deciding which liberal arts college to attend and you might not know where to begin. It is important to ensure that the college you select is one that will meet your personal needs as well as your educational ones. Following are some guidelines to help you determine which liberal arts college is best for you.
    • More articles: About Liberal Arts Colleges

    Note: Data has been gathered from the Dept. of Education, schools, and commercial data sources.