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The main campus of Muhlenberg is in Plainfield, NJ (a large suburb). The school is a private, not-for-profit school. Muhlenberg offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school tends to concentrate its instruction in a few key disciplines. Muhlenberg students most commonly major in a field related to nursing and emergency medicine.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, 54% of people who applied to Muhlenberg were accepted.
In 2007-2008, the school had 415 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at Muhlenberg.
Many students are part-timers. Muhlenberg makes available a lot of student housing.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"WE ARE COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE IN PROVIDING QUALITY AND COMPASSIONATE HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITIES."
More complete details are provided below.
Muhlenberg Harold B. & Dorothy A. Snyder Schools School Of Nursing
Park Ave and Randolph Rd
Plainfield, NJ 07061
General Phone: (908) 668-2400
http://WWW.MUHLENBERGSCHOOLS.ORG
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 75 | registered nursing |
Number of programs and degrees for Muhlenberg in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 75 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Muhlenberg had a total enrollment of 415 students (220 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 18% |
| Women | 82% |
| Full-Time | 29% |
| Part-Time | 71% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 39% |
| Black | 25% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| Asian | 18% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 4% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 16% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 23% |
Muhlenberg offers campus housing for 29 of its 220 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Plainfield, New Jersey for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Jersey Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 238 | 128 | 54% | 100 | 78% |
| Men | 40 | 25 | 62% | 18 | 72% |
| Women | 198 | 103 | 52% | 82 | 80% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,545 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,545 |
| Room and board | $ 5,000 |
| Room charge | $ 3,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 947 |
| Other expenses | $ 8,516 |
Financial Aid:
Muhlenberg participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 642100)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Muhlenberg Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 10% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing
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