by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 2,046 undergraduates in 2020, Muhlenberg is a small, private college located in Allentown, Pennsylvania. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Muhlenberg offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Muhlenberg can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Muhlenberg Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Evangelical Lutheran Church faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Evangelical Lutheran Church Colleges and Universities.
Individuals with disabilities make up 19.0% of the student population at Muhlenberg. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Muhlenberg Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Muhlenberg does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Muhlenberg Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Muhlenberg for Veterans Guide.
Muhlenberg offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Muhlenberg has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,046 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,016 (98.5%). Part-time attendance was 30 (1.5%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2,016 | 30 | 2,046 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Muhlenberg is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Muhlenberg #825 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Muhlenberg by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Muhlenberg Diversity Guide.
Muhlenberg has a total of 549 student athletes, 333 men and 216 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $2,542,368 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $2,424,511 |
| Net | $117,857 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Muhlenberg College Athletics