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The main campus of Muhlenberg College is in Allentown, Pennsylvania (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 students most commonly major in a field related to mathematics, media, drama and performing arts, and business and management.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, 43% of people who applied to Muhlenberg College were accepted. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 560 to 660. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 570 or more. Students attending Muhlenberg College come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
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 2005, 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
Admissions Phone: (484) 664-3201
Financial Aid Phone: (484) 664-3175
http://www.muhlenberg.edu
Muhlenberg College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 183 | business management, accounting, MIS, human resources, business administration |
| Liberal Arts | 140 | political science, English, economics, history, sociology, Spanish language, anthropology, international relations, ... |
| Science | 54 | biology, chemistry, natural sciences, biochemistry, physics, biological and physical sciences, biopsychology, physical sciences |
| Therapy And Counseling | 53 | psychology, cognitive psychology, psychology courses |
| Media | 50 | communication studies, communication and journalism |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 45 | drama, dance, stagecraft, various performing arts |
| Religion And Philosophy | 16 | philosophy, religion, philosophy and religious studies, Jewish studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 15 | computer and info science, information science |
| Mathematics | 15 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 13 | art studies, arts management |
| Music | 5 | music |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 4 | environmental science, environmental studies |
| Medicine | 3 | neuroscience |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 0 | film studies |
| Medical Adminstration | 0 | international public health, health care administration |
Number of programs and degrees for Muhlenberg College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 587 | 57 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 6 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 3 | 4 |
In 2005, Muhlenberg College had a total enrollment of 2,457 students (2,342 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 39% |
| 20-21 | 42% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 2% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 36% |
| Pennsylvania | 24% |
| New York | 18% |
| Massachusetts | 5% |
| Connecticut | 5% |
| Maryland | 4% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 92 % |
Muhlenberg College offers campus housing for 1,968 of its 2,342 (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 | 4,217 | 1,809 | 43% | 576 | 32% |
| Men | 1,749 | 722 | 41% | 254 | 35% |
| Women | 2,423 | 1,087 | 45% | 322 | 30% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 560 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 570 | 670 |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 29 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 93% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 5% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (484) 664-3201
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 28,760 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 28,760 |
| Room and board | $ 7,270 |
| Room charge | $ 4,070 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,570 |
Financial Aid:
Muhlenberg College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 330400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (484) 664-3175
Muhlenberg College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 49 | 28 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 21 | 21 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 13 | 26 |
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 | 27 | $79,338 | 9 | $72,579 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 23 | $63,861 | 22 | $60,651 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 23 | $52,331 | 24 | $50,454 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 3 | $42,346 | 16 | $40,603 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 78 | $64,631 | 72 | $54,001 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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
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
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 ADMINSTRATION
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services 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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