Muhlenberg College Admission
Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
65.51%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
14.81%
Freshmen Enrollment
420
SAT Scores
1,310
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 4,329 students have applied and 2,836 students have allowed to admit to Muhlenberg College (Acceptance rate: 65.51%). Muhlenberg's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 14.81 % where 420 students have finally enrolled out of 2,836 admitted students.
Muhlenberg acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Barnard College and Claremont McKenna College, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 11.51%).
Muhlenberg enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much higher (highly eager to enroll) (average yield is 48.25%).
How to Apply to Muhlenberg College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Muhlenberg. Muhlenberg offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.muhlenberg.edu/main/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.commonapp.org/explore/muhlenberg-college |
| Financial Aid | www.muhlenberg.edu/main/aboutus/finaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.muhlenberg.edu/financialaid/prospectivestudents/netpricecalculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | www.muhlenberg.edu/continuingstudies/prospectivestudents/veteransportal/ |
| Disability Service | www.muhlenberg.edu/main/aboutus/disabilities/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Muhlenberg and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Muhlenberg College is 1,310 and the average ACT score is 31. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Muhlenberg College is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,499). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Muhlenberg College | 1,310 | 31 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,499 | 34 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania | 1,157 | 73 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Muhlenberg College, 135 students submitted SAT scores (32% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,310 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 600 | 660 | 700 |
| Mathematics | 600 | 650 | 700 |
| Total | 1,200 | 1,310 | 1,400 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Muhlenberg College, 39 students submitted ACT scores (9% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 31 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 29 | 31 | 33 |
| English | 30 | 33 | 35 |
| Mathematics | 27 | 28 | 31 |
Muhlenberg Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Muhlenberg College. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and Recommendations.
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Admission test scores, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Considered, if submitted |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |