College Report Card: Muhlenberg College
Muhlenberg College Contact Information:
School Name:
Muhlenberg College
Street Address:
2400 Chew Street
City, State & Zip:
Allentown, PA 18104
Location On Map:
General Phone #:
4846643100
Financial Aid Phone #:
4846643175
Admissions Phone #:
4846643201
Website:
Muhlenberg College General Characteristics:
Type of Institution:
Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
General Types Of
Programs Offered:
Programs Offered:
Academic - Instructional program leading toward an associate's, bachelor's, master's, doctor's, or first-professional degree or resulting in credits that can be applied to one of these degrees.
School Classification:
Baccalaureate Colleges--Liberal Arts
(Primarily an undergraduate college with major emphasis on baccalaureate programs. They award at least half of their baccalaureate degrees in liberal arts fields.)
(Primarily an undergraduate college with major emphasis on baccalaureate programs. They award at least half of their baccalaureate degrees in liberal arts fields.)
School Calendar System:
Semester - Consists of two semesters during the academic year with about 16 weeks for each semester of instruction. There may be an additional summer session.
Highest Level Of Offering:
Bachelor's degree
Offers Undergraduate Degrees Or Certificates:
Yes
Offers Graduate Degrees:
No
Offers First-Proffesional Programs:
No
Credit Accpeted For 'Life Experiences':
Yes
Advanced placement (AP) Credits Accepted:
Yes
'Dual Credit' Accepted:
Yes
Religious Affiliation:
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Federal Financial Aid Available:
Eligible students may receive federal financial aid:
Federal Pell Grant Program -
(More Info?)
A grant program for undergraduate students with financial need. (Close)
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Program -
(More Info?)
A Campus-Based Program that provides grant assistance to needy undergraduate students. Priority in awarding Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) funds is given to students who have exceptional financial need and are Federal Pell grant recipients. (Close)
Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program -
(More Info?)
A campus-based, federally funded employment program that provides paid jobs for students with financial need. (Close)
Federal Perkins Loan Program -
(More Info?)
This campus-based loan program provides low-interest student loans to students with financial need. (Close)
Federal Direct Loan Program -
(More Info?)
A federal program in which the U.S. government (not a commercial lender) provides four types of education loans to student and parent borrowers directly through schools:
These loans are referred to collectively as Direct Loans. The same types of loans are available through the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program, but in that program, commercial lenders provide the funds to eligible students. (Close)
- Federal Direct Stafford Loan (subsidized, for students)
- Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan (for students)
- Federal Direct PLUS Loan (for parents)
- Federal Direct Consolidation Loan (for students and parents)
These loans are referred to collectively as Direct Loans. The same types of loans are available through the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program, but in that program, commercial lenders provide the funds to eligible students. (Close)
Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program -
(More Info?)
A federal loan program under which commercial lenders provide education loans to student and parent borrowers. The program offers four types of loans: Federal Direct Stafford Loan (subsidized, for students), Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan (for students), Federal Direct PLUS Loan (for parents), Federal Direct Consolidation Loan (for students and parents). All of these are long-term loans insured by state or private nonprofit guaranty agencies that are reimbursed by the federal government for all or part of any insurance claims paid to lenders. This guarantee replaces the collateral or security usually required with long-term consumer loans. (The same types of loans are available through the Federal Direct Loan Program, but in that program, the U.S government provides the funds directly through schools.) (Close)
Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (LEAP) Program -
(More Info?)
A Title IV gift-aid program jointly funded by the federal government and participating states. It provides state scholarship or grant assistance to students who show financial need. Formerly called the State Student Incentive Grant (SSIG) Program. (Close)
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program -
(More Info?)
A Title IV financial aid program that makes scholarships available to full-time postsecondary students with exceptional ability and promise. Students apply for the merit-based scholarships through their state education agencies. (Close)
Other General Characteristics:
Geographic Region:
Mid East
Degree Of Urbanization: Mid-size city
Institution Has Own Library
Institution Executive: Dr. Peyton R. Helm, President
Degree Of Urbanization: Mid-size city
Institution Has Own Library
Institution Executive: Dr. Peyton R. Helm, President
Muhlenberg College
Degrees & Certificates Offered -
By Level:
One but less than two years certificate Associate's degree Bachelor's degreeMuhlenberg College
Degrees & Certificates Offered -
By Award / Degree:
The following represents degrees that were awarded by Muhlenberg College between July 1, 2003 and June 30, 2004. Please note that the school may no longer offer any single degree program listed here and / or may offer additional new programs not shown below. Please verify with Muhlenberg College that the program you are looking for is still available.
Muhlenberg College Special Learning Oppertunities:
Accelerated programs
ROTC
ROTC: Army
Study abroad
Teacher certification:
Below the postsecondary level
Below the postsecondary level
Teacher certification:
Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization.
Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization.
Teacher certifcation:
Approved by the state for initial certifcation or licensure of teachers.
Approved by the state for initial certifcation or licensure of teachers.
Muhlenberg College Student Services Offered:
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Muhlenberg College Estimated Student Expenses:
Undergraduate Tution, Fees, Other Charges:
In-District:
Tuition: $26570
Required Fees: $230
Per Credit Hour Charge: $781
Required Fees: $230
Per Credit Hour Charge: $781
In-State:
Tuition: $26570
Required Fees: $230
Per Credit Hour Charge: $781
Required Fees: $230
Per Credit Hour Charge: $781
Out-Of-State:
Tuition: $26570
Required Fees: $230
Per Credit Hour Charge: $781
Required Fees: $230
Per Credit Hour Charge: $781
Other General Charges - 2004-05:
Books & Supplies:
$1000
On Campus - Room and Board:
$7025
On Campus - Other Expenses:
$1375
Off Campus (Not With Family) - Room and Board:
$7025
Off Campus (Not With Family) - Other Expenses:
$1375
Off Campus (Living With Family) - Other Expenses:
$1700
Specialty Program Charges & Fees:
Muhlenberg College Undergraduate Financial Aid Details - Fall 2004:
Total Number Of Undergraduates, All Years:
2452
Number Of Undergraduates:
589 (24% of all undergrads)
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving Any Financial Aid:
427 (72%)
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving Federal Grant Aid:
24 (4%)
Average Amount: $5079
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving State Or Local Grant Aid:
34 (6%)
Average Amount: $2926
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving Institutional Grant Aid:
394 (67%)
Average Amount: $11308
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving Loan Aid:
280 (48%)
Average Amount: $3601
Average Amount: $3601
Muhlenberg College Admissions Details:
Has Application Fee?
Yes:
Undergraduate Application Fee: $45
Undergraduate Application Fee: $45
Admissions Considerations:
Secondary School GPA:
Recommended
Secondary School Rank:
Recommended
Secondary School
Record:
Record:
Required
Completion Of College
Prepatory Program:
Prepatory Program:
Required
Recommendations:
Required
Formal Demonstration
of Competencies:
of Competencies:
Neither required nor recommended
Admission test scores
(ACT / SAT):
(ACT / SAT):
Recommended
TOEFL (Test of English
as a Foreign Language):
as a Foreign Language):
Required
Fall 2004 Undergraduate Admissions Details:
Number Of Applicants:Men: 1780
Women: 2260
Total: 4040
Women: 2260
Total: 4040
Number Admitted:Men: 727
Women: 1082
Total: 1809
Women: 1082
Total: 1809
Number Who Enrolled Full Time:
Men: 223
Women: 336
Total: 559
Women: 336
Total: 559
Number Who Enrolled Part Time:
Men: 0
Women: 0
Total: 0
Women: 0
Total: 0
Muhlenberg College Enrollment Information:
Students:
2446
Undergraduate Students:
2446
Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
2378
First Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
559
Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking, Other Degree / Certificate, Students:
1819
Undergraduate NON-Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
68
Full Time Students:
2242
Full Time Undergraduate Students:
2242
Full Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
2220
Full Time First Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
559
Full Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking, Other Degree / Certificate, Students:
1661
Full Time Undergraduate NON-Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
22
Part Time Students:
204
Part Time Undergraduate Students:
204
Part Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
158
Part Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking, Other Degree / Certificate, Students:
158
Part Time Undergraduate NON-Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
46
Muhlenberg College Accreditation:
Institiution is acreddited by a body recognized by the US Department of Educationand is on the list of National Institutional and Specialized Accrediting Bodies.
Accredited By A Regional Accreditation Agency: Middle States Assoc. of Colleges and Schools, Comm. on Higher Ed.
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