Muhlenberg College

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$55,830

3.65% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$30,920

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.732%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

67.8%

4,118 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

2,095

96.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

82%

477 Graduates

About

Muhlenberg College is a higher education institution located in Lehigh County, PA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Muhlenberg College were General Business Administration & Management (90 degrees awarded), General Psychology (72 degrees), and General Drama & Theater Arts (71 degrees).

In 2021, 662 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Muhlenberg College. 61.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (473 degrees), 7.39 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (64 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Muhlenberg College is $55,830, which is $27,325 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Muhlenberg College is $55,830, which is $27,325 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $30,920.

In 2021, 91% of undergraduate students attending Muhlenberg College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$55,830

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Muhlenberg College was $55,830. The cost of tuition at Muhlenberg College is $27,325 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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

Average Net Price

$30,920

2021 Value

12%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Muhlenberg College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,920. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Muhlenberg College grew by 12%.

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

$10,530

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Muhlenberg College was of $10,530 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 12.5% between 2020 and 2021.

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

91%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

91% of undergraduate students at Muhlenberg College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 7.06% with respect to 2020, when 85% 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.

0.732%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Muhlenberg College was 0.732%, which represents 3 out of the 410 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 4,118 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 9.36% annual growth. Out of those 4,118 applicants, 2,790 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 67.8% acceptance rate.

There were 2,095 students enrolled at Muhlenberg College in 2021. 34% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Muhlenberg College has an overall enrollment yield of 16.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

67.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

2,790

Accepted Out of 4,118

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Muhlenberg College was 67.8% (2,790 admissions from 4,118 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 62.2%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 9.36%, while admissions declined by −1.24%..

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

34%

Submission Percentage (2021)

153

Scores Submitted (2021)

34% of enrolled first-time students at Muhlenberg College in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Muhlenberg College had a total enrollment of 2,095 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Muhlenberg College is 2,028 students and the part-time enrollment is 67. This means that 96.8% of students enrolled at Muhlenberg College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Muhlenberg College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 72.7% White, 10.2% Hispanic or Latino, 4.49% Black or African American, 3.2% Asian, 3.15% Two or More Races, and 0.143% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Muhlenberg College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.7%), followed by White Male (28.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.38%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (38.1%), followed by White Female (28.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (14.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

96.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Muhlenberg College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,095 students. The full-time enrollment at Muhlenberg College is 2,028 and the part-time enrollment is 67. This means that 96.8% of students enrolled at Muhlenberg College are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% 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

92%

2021 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 92%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), 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 (2021)

White
1,524 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
213 enrolled students
Black or African American
94 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Muhlenberg College is 72.7% White, 10.2% Hispanic or Latino, 4.49% Black or African American, 3.2% Asian, 3.15% Two or More Races, and 0.143% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

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, 98 students (4.68%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 158 more women than men received degrees from Muhlenberg College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Muhlenberg College is white (473 degrees awarded). There were 7.39 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (64 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Muhlenberg College is General Business Administration & Management (90 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (72 degrees) and General Drama & Theater Arts (71 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (138 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (16 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (11 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

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 Elementary & middle school teachers (257,016 people), Other managers (246,064 people), Postsecondary teachers (173,998 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (161,797 people), and Secondary school teachers (126,887 people).

The most specialized majors at Muhlenberg College in 2021 are Visual & Performing Arts (138 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (16 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (11 degrees), Communications (56 degrees), and English (21 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 Surgeons, Media and communication workers, all other, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at Muhlenberg College are Visual & Performing Arts (138 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (16 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (11 degrees), Communications (56 degrees), and English (21 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (565,229 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (405,143 people), Computer Systems Design (215,619 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (153,773 people), and Legal services (151,115 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 (2020)

General Business Administration & Management
82 degree-majors awarded
General Drama & Theater Arts
75 degree-majors awarded
General Finance
63 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Muhlenberg College was General Business Administration & Management with 82 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

252

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

410

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 252 degrees were awarded to men at Muhlenberg College, which is 0.615 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (410).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 44 degrees were awarded to men at Muhlenberg College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.957 times less than the 46 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 61 degrees were awarded to men at Muhlenberg College in General Psychology, which is 5.55 times more than the 11 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

80%

100% Completion Time

84%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 80% of students graduating from Muhlenberg College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 84% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 84% 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 Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Muhlenberg College is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 5.66% of graduates (27 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
473 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
64 degrees awarded
Black or African American
26 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Muhlenberg College is white (473 degrees awarded). There were 7.39 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (64 degrees).

6.34% of degree recipients (42 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
291 degrees awarded
White Male
182 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
37 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Muhlenberg College is white female (291 degrees awarded). There were 1.6 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (182 degrees).

Operations

Muhlenberg College has an endowment valued at nearly $341M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 68.2M (20%) compared to the 17.4% average return (9.13M on 52.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2021, Muhlenberg College had a total salary expenditure of 98.5M. Muhlenberg College employs 60 Assistant professors, 53 Professors and 41 Associate professors. Most academics at Muhlenberg College are Male Professor (36), Male Assistant professor (30), and Female Assistant professor (30).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Muhlenberg College are: Service, with 81 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 63 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 63 employees.

Endowment

$341M

2021 Endowment

19.3%

growth from 2020

Muhlenberg College has an endowment valued at about $341M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Muhlenberg College grew 19.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $289M 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

$45.8M

2021 Salaries

3.07%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Muhlenberg College paid a median of $45.8M in salaries, which represents 46.4% of their overall expenditure ($98.5M) and a 3.07% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$14.6M

Instructional Salaries

185

Number of Employees

In 2021, Muhlenberg College paid a total of $14.6M to 185 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

60 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

81 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Muhlenberg College were Assistant professor with 60 employees, Professor with 53 employees, and Associate professor with 41 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Muhlenberg College were Service with 81 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 63 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 63 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Muhlenberg College was Male Professor with 36 employees, Male Assistant professor with 30 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 30 employees.

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