Muhlenberg College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Muhlenberg admits 72% of applicants, but submitted scores still cluster high, with the middle SAT range at 1230 to 1390. If you are near the top of that range, submitting can strengthen your case; if not, use test-optional to emphasize your GPA, coursework, and fit.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Muhlenberg College facts and stats
Muhlenberg College enrolls about 1,737 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. Muhlenberg has a 90% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%, and an 82% 6-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 9:1.
Allentown, PA
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Key Muhlenberg College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
February 1
Early Action
December 1
Early Decision
November 15
Priority Deadline
December 1
Financial Aid Priority
February 1
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Because Muhlenberg is test-optional, follow this timeline only if you plan to submit SAT or ACT scores. Take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall retakes as chances to improve your superscore. If you’re applying Early Decision by November 15, treat the October test as the last retake likely to arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
Muhlenberg’s tuition and fees are $62,804, with 73% of students receiving aid. The average merit award is $27,198, and students should submit the FAFSA by the February 1 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.
Muhlenberg’s estimated cost of attendance is $78,244, including $62,804 in tuition and fees and $15,440 for room and board. About 73% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $50,002. Merit awards average $27,198 for students who receive them. Graduates leave with an average debt of $44,617.
Student life at Muhlenberg College
84% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus. 19% of men join fraternities, and 25% of women join sororities.
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