Muhlenberg College
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $65,300 within 10 years; strong 82% graduation rate.
About This School
Muhlenberg College is a private nonprofit institution located in Allentown, Pennsylvania with approximately 1,727 undergraduate students enrolled. Muhlenberg College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 72%. The average net price after financial aid is $28,905 per year. The graduation rate is 82%, and the typical graduate earns $65,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
Muhlenberg College is a private liberal arts college in Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg College is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and is named for Henry Muhlenberg, the German patriarch of Lutheranism in the United States.
This is a solid option for students who want a small, tight-knit liberal arts experience — an 89% freshman retention rate suggests students generally like it once they arrive, and median earnings of $65,300 against only $22,000 in median debt is a genuinely healthy return on investment. The 64% acceptance rate means it's accessible without being a safety school, though the $30,314 average net price is still a real commitment for families. Worth a close look if you want strong community feel and manageable debt, particularly if you're drawn to theater, pre-health, or business programs where Muhlenberg has built a real reputation.
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Notable Alumni
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 13% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,727 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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