Muhlenberg College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$59,505

3.9% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$31,814

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

64%

4,348 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,818

97.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

80.2%

451 Graduates

About

Muhlenberg College is a higher education institution located in Lehigh County, PA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Muhlenberg College were General Drama & Theater Arts (106 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (64 degrees), and Mass Communication & Media Studies (58 degrees).

In 2023, 712 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Muhlenberg College. 63.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (517 degrees), 6.38 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (81 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Muhlenberg College is $59,505, which is $30,225 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Muhlenberg College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 407 total borrowers.

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Muhlenberg College is $59,505, which is $30,225 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $31,814.

In 2023, 94% of undergraduate students attending Muhlenberg College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$59,505

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Muhlenberg College was $59,505. The cost of tuition at Muhlenberg College is $30,225 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Muhlenberg College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$31,814

2023 Value

3.38%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Muhlenberg College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $31,814. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Muhlenberg College grew by 3.38%.

This chart compares the average net price of Muhlenberg College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,440

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Muhlenberg College was of $13,440 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 5% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,400. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Muhlenberg College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

94%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

55%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

94% of undergraduate students at Muhlenberg College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 3.3% with respect to 2022, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Muhlenberg College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Muhlenberg College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 407 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Muhlenberg College received 4,348 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 0.439% annual growth. Out of those 4,348 applicants, 2,783 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 64% acceptance rate.

There were 1,818 students enrolled at Muhlenberg College in 2023. 33% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Muhlenberg College has an overall enrollment yield of 15.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

64%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

2,783

Accepted Out of 4,348

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Muhlenberg College was 64% (2,783 admissions from 4,348 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 65.5%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 0.439%, while admissions declined by 1.87%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Muhlenberg College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

33%

Submission Percentage (2023)

140

Scores Submitted (2023)

33% of enrolled first-time students at Muhlenberg College in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Muhlenberg College had a total enrollment of 1,818 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Muhlenberg College is 1,776 students and the part-time enrollment is 42. This means that 97.7% of students enrolled at Muhlenberg College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Muhlenberg College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 71.6% White, 11.1% Hispanic or Latino, 5.01% Black or African American, 3.96% Two or More Races, and 3.52% Asian.

Students enrolled at Muhlenberg College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (43.5%), followed by White Male (28.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.09%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (37.2%), followed by White Female (34.9%) and Black or African American Male (6.98%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

97.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Muhlenberg College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,818 students. The full-time enrollment at Muhlenberg College is 1,776 and the part-time enrollment is 42. This means that 97.7% of students enrolled at Muhlenberg College are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Muhlenberg College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

89%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Muhlenberg College was 89%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), Muhlenberg College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Muhlenberg College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,301 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
202 enrolled students
Black or African American
91 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Muhlenberg College is 71.6% White, 11.1% Hispanic or Latino, 5.01% Black or African American, 3.96% Two or More Races, and 3.52% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 65 students (3.58%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 196 more women than men received degrees from Muhlenberg College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Muhlenberg College is white (517 degrees awarded). There were 6.38 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (81 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Muhlenberg College is General Drama & Theater Arts (106 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (64 degrees) and Mass Communication & Media Studies (58 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Muhlenberg College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (179 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (16 degrees), and History (21 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Muhlenberg College are Other managers (289,546 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (226,003 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (192,011 people), Postsecondary teachers (183,937 people), and Secondary school teachers (182,103 people).

The most specialized majors at Muhlenberg College in 2023 are Visual & Performing Arts (179 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (16 degrees), History (21 degrees), Communications (58 degrees), and Math & Statistics (20 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Muhlenberg College are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Muhlenberg College are Visual & Performing Arts (179 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (16 degrees), History (21 degrees), Communications (58 degrees), and Math & Statistics (20 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Muhlenberg College are Elementary & secondary schools (684,939 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (599,585 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (548,465 people), Computer Systems Design (221,578 people), and Offices of physicians (220,121 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Muhlenberg College.

Most Common (2023)

General Drama & Theater Arts
106 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
64 degrees awarded
Mass Communication & Media Studies
58 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Muhlenberg College was General Drama & Theater Arts with 106 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Muhlenberg College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

258

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

454

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 258 degrees were awarded to men at Muhlenberg College, which is 0.568 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (454).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Muhlenberg College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 33 degrees were awarded to men at Muhlenberg College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.06 times more than the 31 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 79 degrees were awarded to men at Muhlenberg College in General Drama & Theater Arts, which is 2.93 times more than the 27 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

77%

100% Completion Time

82%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 77% of students graduating from Muhlenberg College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 82% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 82% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (91.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Muhlenberg College is Female and Asian (91.7% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 5.76% of graduates (26 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
517 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
81 degrees awarded
Asian
27 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Muhlenberg College is white (517 degrees awarded). There were 6.38 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (81 degrees).

4.92% of degree recipients (35 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
323 degrees awarded
White Male
194 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
59 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Muhlenberg College is white female (323 degrees awarded). There were 1.66 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (194 degrees).

Operations

Muhlenberg College has an endowment valued at nearly $317M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 22M (6.94%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, Muhlenberg College had a total salary expenditure of 98.7M. Muhlenberg College employs 60 Professors, 45 Associate professors and 43 Assistant professors. Most academics at Muhlenberg College are Male Professor (37), Female Assistant professor (25), and Female Associate professor (24).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Muhlenberg College are: Service, with 83 employees, Management, with 65 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 61 employees.

Endowment

$317M

2023 Endowment

2.77%

growth from 2022

Muhlenberg College has an endowment valued at about $317M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Muhlenberg College grew 2.77% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $265M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Muhlenberg College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$38.4M

2023 Salaries

10.4%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Muhlenberg College paid a median of $38.4M in salaries, which represents 38.9% of their overall expenditure ($98.7M) and a 10.4% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.35% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.07% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$13.9M

Instructional Salaries

170

Number of Employees

In 2023, Muhlenberg College paid a total of $13.9M to 170 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

60 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

83 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Muhlenberg College were Professor with 60 employees, Associate professor with 45 employees, and Assistant professor with 43 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Muhlenberg College were Service with 83 employees, Management with 65 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 61 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Muhlenberg College was Male Professor with 37 employees, Female Assistant professor with 25 employees, and Female Associate professor with 24 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Muhlenberg College.

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