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Muhlenberg is in Plainfield, NJ. Plainfield is a large suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Muhlenberg issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Certificate.
The school stays focused on a few key areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at Muhlenberg include nursing and emergency medicine.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted. Just 44% of applicants in 2007 were accepted at Muhlenberg.
Approximately 415 students study at the school (in 2007). Many of the students at Muhlenberg are in their forties, or even older.
Part-time study is common at the school. Muhlenberg makes housing available to a large share of its students.
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 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 | 77 | registered nursing |
Number of programs and degrees for Muhlenberg in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 77 | 1 |
In 2007, Muhlenberg had a total enrollment of 415 students (208 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 18% |
| Women | 82% |
| Full-Time | 25% |
| Part-Time | 75% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 38% |
| Black | 26% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| Asian | 17% |
| Unknown | 6% |
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 208 (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 | 241 | 107 | 44% | 67 | 63% |
| Men | 33 | 23 | 70% | 12 | 52% |
| Women | 208 | 84 | 40% | 55 | 65% |
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 | $ 16,765 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,765 |
| Room and board | $ 3,690 |
| Room charge | $ 2,400 |
| Books and supplies | $ 947 |
| Other expenses | $ 7,618 |
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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