Muhlenberg College

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$57,270

2.58% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$32,926

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

65.5%

4,329 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

1,959

97.2% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

82.8%

491 Graduates

About

Muhlenberg College is a higher education institution located in Lehigh County, PA. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Muhlenberg College were General Drama & Theater Arts (72 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (66 degrees), and General Psychology (53 degrees).

In 2022, 639 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Muhlenberg College. 56% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (472 degrees), 7.49 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (63 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Muhlenberg College is $57,270, which is $28,940 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,330).

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

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Muhlenberg College is $57,270, which is $28,940 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,330).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $32,926.

In 2022, 91% of undergraduate students attending Muhlenberg College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 54% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$57,270

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Muhlenberg College was $57,270. The cost of tuition at Muhlenberg College is $28,940 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,330).

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

Average Net Price

$32,926

2022 Value

6.49%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Muhlenberg College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $32,926. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Muhlenberg College grew by 6.49%.

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

$12,800

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Muhlenberg College was of $12,800 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 21.6% between 2021 and 2022.

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

54%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

91% of undergraduate students at Muhlenberg College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2021, 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 4,329 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 5.12% annual growth. Out of those 4,329 applicants, 2,836 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 65.5% acceptance rate.

There were 1,959 students enrolled at Muhlenberg College in 2022. 32% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Muhlenberg College has an overall enrollment yield of 14.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

65.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

2,836

Accepted Out of 4,329

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Muhlenberg College was 65.5% (2,836 admissions from 4,329 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 67.8%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 5.12%, while admissions grew by 1.65%.

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

32%

Submission Percentage (2022)

135

Scores Submitted (2022)

32% of enrolled first-time students at Muhlenberg College in 2022 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 1,959 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Muhlenberg College is 1,904 students and the part-time enrollment is 55. This means that 97.2% of students enrolled at Muhlenberg College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Muhlenberg College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 71.7% White, 11.2% Hispanic or Latino, 4.29% Black or African American, 3.73% Two or More Races, 3.37% Asian, and 0.102% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Muhlenberg College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.3%), followed by White Male (28.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.04%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (42.9%), followed by White Female (28.6%) and Black or African American Male (7.14%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

97.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Muhlenberg College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,959 students. The full-time enrollment at Muhlenberg College is 1,904 and the part-time enrollment is 55. This means that 97.2% of students enrolled at Muhlenberg College are enrolled full-time compared with 79.6% 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

91%

2022 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 91%. 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 (2022)

White
1,405 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
220 enrolled students
Black or African American
84 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Muhlenberg College is 71.7% White, 11.2% Hispanic or Latino, 4.29% Black or African American, 3.73% Two or More Races, 3.37% Asian, and 0.102% 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 54.3% White, 13.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.1% 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, 82 students (4.19%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 77 more women than men received degrees from Muhlenberg College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Muhlenberg College is white (472 degrees awarded). There were 7.49 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (63 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Muhlenberg College is General Drama & Theater Arts (72 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (66 degrees) and General Psychology (53 degrees).

In 2022, 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 (134 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (10 degrees), and English (24 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

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 Physicians (419,911 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (289,466 people), Other managers (280,428 people), Postsecondary teachers (274,370 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (237,718 people).

The most specialized majors at Muhlenberg College in 2022 are Visual & Performing Arts (134 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (10 degrees), English (24 degrees), History (13 degrees), and Biology (67 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (134 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (10 degrees), English (24 degrees), History (13 degrees), and Biology (67 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (2022)

General Drama & Theater Arts
72 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
66 degrees awarded
General Psychology
53 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Muhlenberg College was General Drama & Theater Arts with 72 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

281

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

358

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 281 degrees were awarded to men at Muhlenberg College, which is 0.785 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (358).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 33 degrees were awarded to men at Muhlenberg College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1 times approximately the same the 33 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 55 degrees were awarded to men at Muhlenberg College in General Drama & Theater Arts, which is 3.24 times more than the 17 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

81%

100% Completion Time

86%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 81% of students graduating from Muhlenberg College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 86% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 86% 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 2022 at Muhlenberg College is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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, 0.815% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
472 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
63 degrees awarded
Asian
31 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Muhlenberg College is white (472 degrees awarded). There were 7.49 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (63 degrees).

4.54% of degree recipients (29 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
267 degrees awarded
White Male
205 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
38 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Muhlenberg College is white female (267 degrees awarded). There were 1.3 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (205 degrees).

Operations

Muhlenberg College has an endowment valued at nearly $308M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −22.6M (−7.34%) compared to the 0.58% average return (286k on 49.3M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2022, Muhlenberg College had a total salary expenditure of 98.5M. Muhlenberg College employs 59 Professors, 48 Assistant professors and 44 Associate professors. Most academics at Muhlenberg College are Male Professor (37), Female Associate professor (25), and Female Assistant professor (25).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Muhlenberg College are: Service, with 78 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 67 employees, and Management with 55 employees.

Endowment

$308M

2022 Endowment

9.7%

decline from 2021

Muhlenberg College has an endowment valued at about $308M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Muhlenberg College declined 9.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $259M 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

$42.9M

2022 Salaries

6.35%

decline from 2021

In 2022, Muhlenberg College paid a median of $42.9M in salaries, which represents 43.5% of their overall expenditure ($98.5M) and a 6.35% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.07% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 1.29% growth between 2019 and 2020.

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

Instructional Salaries

$14.8M

Instructional Salaries

181

Number of Employees

In 2022, Muhlenberg College paid a total of $14.8M to 181 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.04M (32.1%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

59 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

78 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Muhlenberg College were Professor with 59 employees, Assistant professor with 48 employees, and Associate professor with 44 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Muhlenberg College were Service with 78 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 67 employees, and Management with 55 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Professor
Female Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Muhlenberg College was Male Professor with 37 employees, Female Associate professor with 25 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 25 employees.

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

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