Muhlenberg College
Allentown, Pennsylvania · Private
Muhlenberg College admitted 64% of 4,348 applicants (Common Data Set 2023-2024). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1230–1390 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 80% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Muhlenberg College
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Application deadlines
Muhlenberg College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 16, 2026
- Early action
- December 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- February 1, 2027
The application is free. Muhlenberg College asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school. For financial aid it uses the FAFSA and the CSS Profile.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Muhlenberg College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Early decision applicants were admitted at 75% (199 of 266), compared with 64% for all applicants.
Muhlenberg College offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.
531 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 156 took it, and 1 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How Muhlenberg College rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
- Character
Important
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- Showing interest
Not considered
- State residency
- Religion
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.55 GPA. 38% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $77,845 a year. After grants, students paid $31,814 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Muhlenberg College’s acceptance rate?
Muhlenberg College admitted 64% of applicants: 2,783 of 4,348 (Common Data Set 2023-2024).
When is Muhlenberg College’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 16, 2026, early action is due December 1, 2026, and regular decision is due February 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Muhlenberg College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1230 to 1390, with a median around 1320. A score at or above 1320 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Muhlenberg College’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
What does Muhlenberg College require?
Besides the application and transcript, Muhlenberg College asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Does Muhlenberg College have supplemental essays?
No. Muhlenberg College has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
Does Muhlenberg College require the CSS Profile?
Yes. Muhlenberg College uses the CSS Profile for financial aid, along with the FAFSA.
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