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Moravian can be found in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (a small city). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a Moravian Church school. Moravian is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at the school.
The most common majors at Moravian are in music, mathematics, art studies, therapy and counseling, and liberal arts.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 520 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at Moravian centered around 520 to 630, but ranged both higher and lower. People attending the school come from a variety of states around the country.
A tenure system is one way Moravian works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 2,007 students were enrolled in the school.
Full-time students are the norm at Moravian. The school has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at Moravian. The school offers students meal plans. Moravian student athletes compete in Commonwealth Conference and Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Moravian College And Moravian Theological Seminary
1200 Main St
Bethlehem, PA 18018-6650
General Phone: (610) 861-1300
Admissions Phone: (610) 861-1320
Financial Aid Phone: (610) 861-1330
http://www.moravian.edu
Moravian awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 144 | sociology, English, economics, history, political science, interdisciplinary studies, Spanish language, German language, ... |
| Business And Management | 74 | business management, accounting, international business |
| Therapy And Counseling | 50 | psychology, experimental psychology |
| Science | 32 | biology, chemistry, physics, geology |
| Art Studies | 30 | art studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 28 | ministry, theology, pastoral counseling, religion, philosophy |
| Education And Teaching | 19 | curriculum and instruction, social science teaching, science teaching, elementary school teaching |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 16 | registered nursing |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics |
| Music | 8 | music |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer science |
| Medical Support And Technology | 0 | clinical lab tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Moravian in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 363 | 29 |
| Master's degree | 31 | 4 |
| First-professional degree | 13 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 4 | 1 |
In 2005, Moravian had a total enrollment of 2,007 students (1,748 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 86% |
| Graduate | 13% |
| First Professional | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 60% |
| New Jersey | 28% |
| New York | 5% |
| Connecticut | 3% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 86 % |
Moravian offers campus housing for 1,100 of its 1,748 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,890 | 1,231 | 65% | 383 | 31% |
| Men | 895 | 557 | 62% | 179 | 32% |
| Women | 995 | 674 | 68% | 204 | 30% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 21 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 94% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 6% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (610) 861-1320
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 25,263 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 25,263 |
| Room and board | $ 7,530 |
| Room charge | $ 4,230 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,300 |
| Books and supplies | $ 760 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,692 |
Financial Aid:
Moravian participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 330100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (610) 861-1330
Moravian has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 28 | $69,771 | 9 | $64,497 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $59,299 | 9 | $54,400 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 22 | $45,158 | 24 | $45,852 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $42,614 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 67 | $57,787 | 43 | $51,462 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation |
| Basketball | Commonwealth Conference |
| Baseball | Commonwealth Conference |
| Track | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Elementary Education and Teaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Experimental Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Moravian Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Moravian Church affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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