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Muhlenberg College, also referred to as 'Berg, is located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States. It was founded in 1848 by Reverend Samuel K. Brobst as the Allentown Seminary. The college adopted its present name in 1867. It was named after Henry Melchior Muhlenberg. Muhlenberg College enrolls more than 2,000 students annually. The campus encompasses over 80 acres in Allentown. The college offers an array of degrees and certificate programs and is organized into various academic departments.
'Berg is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III. They participate in the Eastern College Athletic Conference and also in the Centennial Conference. The sports teams are nicknamed The Mules and they compete in golf, track and field, basketball, football, tennis, softball, cross country, lacrosse, volleyball, field hockey, wrestling, and soccer.
The main campus of Muhlenberg College is in Allentown, PA (a medium-sized city). The school is a Evangelical Lutheran Church institution. Muhlenberg College is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
Muhlenberg College offers a wide array of programs of study, compared to other schools of its size. The school students most commonly major in a field related to science, music, mathematics, media, art studies, and drama and performing arts.
Muhlenberg College does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, 40% of people who applied to the school were accepted. In 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 560 to 660. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 560 or more.
The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges. Muhlenberg College offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at the school are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2007-2008, Muhlenberg College had 2,457 enrolled students.
Many students at the school live in campus housing. Muhlenberg College makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at Muhlenberg College belong to the Centennial Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Muhlenberg College
2400 Chew Street
Allentown, PA 18104
General Phone: (484) 664-3100
http://www.muhlenberg.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 144 | English, history, political science, economics, international relations, Spanish language, sociology, American studies, ... |
| Business and Management | 142 | business management, accounting, finance, human resources, MIS, business administration |
| Therapy and Counseling | 70 | psychology, cognitive psychology, psychology courses |
| Science | 68 | biology, natural sciences, chemistry, biochemistry, physics, physical sciences, biological and physical sciences, biopsychology |
| Media | 54 | communication studies, communication and journalism |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 54 | drama, dance, stagecraft, various performing arts |
| Art Studies | 14 | art studies, arts management |
| Medicine | 10 | neuroscience |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics |
| Religion and Philosophy | 6 | philosophy, philosophy and religious studies, Jewish studies, religion |
| Music | 4 | music |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 3 | environmental science, environmental studies |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 2 | computer and info science, information science |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 1 | film studies |
| Medical Administration | 1 | health care administration, international public health |
Number of programs and degrees for Muhlenberg College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 560 | 59 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 16 | 8 |
| Associate's degree | 4 | 4 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Muhlenberg College had a total enrollment of 2,457 students (2,742 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 40% |
| 20-21 | 43% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 2% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 34% |
| Pennsylvania | 23% |
| New York | 21% |
| Connecticut | 7% |
| Massachusetts | 4% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 92 % |
Muhlenberg College offers campus housing for 2,029 of its 2,742 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Allentown, 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 | 4,846 | 1,927 | 40% | 597 | 31% |
| Men | 2,060 | 724 | 35% | 253 | 35% |
| Women | 2,786 | 1,203 | 43% | 344 | 29% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 560 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 660 |
| SAT Writing | 560 | 660 |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 29 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 80% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 15% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 35,375 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 35,375 |
| Room and board | $ 8,060 |
| Room charge | $ 4,700 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,360 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,565 |
Financial Aid:
Muhlenberg College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 330400)
Muhlenberg College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 59 | 36 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 15 | 21 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 11 | 29 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 32 | $91,529 | 14 | $87,304 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 27 | $73,521 | 22 | $69,318 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 21 | $55,857 | 28 | $54,457 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 3 | $40,334 | 22 | $46,608 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 86 | $73,651 | 86 | $61,598 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Centennial Conference |
| Basketball | Centennial Conference |
| Baseball | Centennial Conference |
| Track | Centennial Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Arts Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Area Studies, Other
Economics, General
Economics, Other
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
German Studies
History, General
History, Other
International Relations and Affairs
Political Science and Government, General
Political Science and Government, Other
Russian Studies
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
International Public Health/International Health
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biopsychology
Chemistry, General
Natural Sciences
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Muhlenberg College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad 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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