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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

67.8%

In Fall 2021, a total of 450 first-time undergrad students enrolled at Muhlenberg College. Among these students, 153 (0%) submitted SAT scores, while 53 (0%), submitted ACT scores.

The data shows that the SAT was more popular among the first-time enrolled students, with a majority of students opting for this test.

Average SAT Score

1285

Students submitting SAT Score

Out of the total 2790 admitted students 153 students submitted their SAT score when applying.

34%

For the admitted students who submitted SAT scores, 50% of their scores fell within the following range 1200-1370. Specifically, in the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) section, 50% of admitted students scored between 610 and 690, while 25% scored below 610 and another 25% scored above 690.

In the Math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 590 and 680, while 25% scored below 590 and 25% achieved a score of 680. The data suggests that, applicants with a composite SAT score of 1285 or higher have competitive chances of gaining admission to Muhlenberg College.

Overall, for the admitted students who submitted SAT scores, their scores placed most of them within the top 26% nationally.

  • Reading and Writing

    610-690
  • Math

    590-680

Average ACT Score

The average ACT score of admitted students for Fall 2021 enrollment season.

30

Students who Submitted ACT Score

Out of the 2790 admitted students 53 students submitted their ACT score when applying.

12%

Similar to the SAT, Muhlenberg College does not require applicants to submit either SAT or ACT scores. However, during the Fall 2021 admissions season, around 12% of admitted students submitted ACT scores.

The middle 50% of admitted students received a composite ACT score between 27 and 32, with 25% scoring above 32 and another 25% scoring below 27.

For the admitted students who submitted ACT scores, their scores placed most of them around the middle, above 51% of test takers nationally.

  • English

    28-34
  • Math

    24-31
  • Composite

    27-32

Application Fees

Fall 2021

$50

Applicants Stats

The following table details the number of students who applied, admitted, and enrolled in Muhlenberg College during the Fall 2021 enrollment season.

Total Men Women
Applicants 4,118 1,715 2,403
Admitted students 2,790 1,090 1,700
Enrolled students 450 188 262
Acceptance rate 68% 64% 71%
Yield rate 16% 17% 15%
    • Total Applicants

      During the Fall 2021 enrollment season, Muhlenberg College received a total of 4,118 applications. These applications included 1,715 male applicants and 2,403 female applicants.
    • Admitted Students

      Out of the 4,118 applicants, Muhlenberg College admitted 2,790 students. Among the admitted students, there were 1,090 males and 1,700 females who received offers of admission.
    • Enrolled Students

      Among the admitted students, 450 students chose to enroll at Muhlenberg College. This means that 450 students accepted the admission offers and officially registered to attend the university for the Fall 2021 term. Among the enrolled students, 188 were male and 262 were female.
    • Acceptance Rate

      The acceptance rate is the percentage of applicants who were offered admission. In this case, Muhlenberg College had an overall acceptance rate of 68% for the Fall 2021 enrollment season. When we break it down by gender, the acceptance rate for male applicants was 64% while the acceptance rate for female applicants was 71%.
    • Yield Rate

      The yield rate is the percentage of admitted students who actually chose to enroll at the university. Muhlenberg College had an overall yield rate of 16% for the Fall 2021 term. The yield rate for male admitted students was 17%, and for female admitted students, it was 15%.

Admission and Enrollment Trends

The following table presents the application, admission, and enrollment statistics for Muhlenberg College over the past 7 years.

Applicants Admitted Students Acceptance Rate Enrolled Students Yield Rate
Year Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women
2015 5,015 2,024 2,991 2,426 887 1,539 48% 44% 52% 582 228 354 24% 26% 23%
2016 4,862 1,972 2,890 2,346 841 1,505 48% 43% 52% 593 234 359 25% 28% 24%
2017 4,636 1,883 2,753 2,242 845 1,397 48% 45% 51% 564 232 332 25% 28% 24%
2018 4,146 1,704 2,442 2,562 982 1,580 62% 58% 65% 548 214 334 21% 22% 21%
2019 4,224 1,748 2,476 2,798 1,083 1,715 66% 62% 69% 538 209 329 19% 19% 19%
2020 4,543 1,821 2,722 2,825 1,085 1,740 62% 60% 64% 517 208 309 18% 19% 18%
2021 4,118 1,715 2,403 2,790 1,090 1,700 68% 64% 71% 450 188 262 16% 17% 15%

Admission Requirements

Fall 2021

Muhlenberg College uses the following list of admission requirements and recommended documents when evaluating students' applications. All documents listed under the Required sections must be submitted with your application, but those listed under the Recommended section are optional.

Muhlenberg College is a test-optional college where applicants are not required to submit standardized test (SAT or ACT) scores with their applications. Test scores are considered if submitted, but they are not mandatory. In the 1 enrollment season, 1 of admitted students submitted SAT scores, and 1 submitted ACT scores for admission. Please double-check with the school to verify the current and complete admission requirements.

Required

  • Secondary school GPA
  • Secondary school record
  • Completion of college-preparatory program
  • Recommendation letters

Considered

  • Secondary school rank
  • Test scores (SAT/ACT)
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Neither required nor recommended

  • Formal demonstration of competencies
  • Other tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)

Accepted Credits

Fall 2021

The following is a list of college preparatory work and life experience that are accepted at Muhlenberg College.

  • Credit for life experiences

    Accepted
  • Advanced placement (AP) credits

    Accepted
  • Dual credit (college credit earned while in high school)

    Accepted

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