Muhlenberg College

It is very difficult to get into Muhlenberg College. Around 62% of applicants get into Muhlenberg College each year. Out of 4,543 applications received in 2023, 2,825 students were offered admission.

If you want to apply to Muhlenberg College, the regular decision application deadline is February 1 and the fee for the application costs $50.

Students who apply to Muhlenberg College for the fall semester should receive an admissions decision no later than March 15.

Muhlenberg College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Muhlenberg College's admissions stats.

Muhlenberg College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.4
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	40%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	60%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	23%
Waitlist	Yes

Muhlenberg College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Muhlenberg College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	November 15	December 15
Early Decision II	Yes	February 1	February 15
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	2 1	March 15

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Considering Applying Early to Muhlenberg College?

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Muhlenberg College offers early decision but not early action. Early decision is binding, which means you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 15 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 15.

🗓️ Early Decision II applications are due February 1. ED II Applicants will recieve their decision before February 15.

The early decision acceptance rate at Muhlenberg College is 80%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 62%. In 2022, Muhlenberg College admitted 243 of the 304 students who applied early decision.

Some students apply early in hopes that it will increase their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of acceptance, since it shows that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ See a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Muhlenberg College Admissions

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Transferring to Muhlenberg College

Transfer student admissions is very difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Muhlenberg College

Muhlenberg College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Muhlenberg College?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Muhlenberg College

What does Muhlenberg College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Character/Personal Qualities	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Application Essay	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Interview	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Standardized Test Scores	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Volunteer Work	Important
Work Experience	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Muhlenberg College for more information on admission factors.

Muhlenberg College Application Requirements

To apply to Muhlenberg College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Muhlenberg College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	–	–
Interview	–	–	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Muhlenberg College?

Students admitted to Muhlenberg College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.4.

Out of all students that were admitted, 29.2% submitted a class rank. At Muhlenberg College 40% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 72% were in the top 25% and 91% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Muhlenberg College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	2.5%
3.75 and 3.99	18.2%
3.50 and 3.74	30.4%
3.25 and 3.49	17%
3.00 and 3.24	17.4%
2.50 and 2.9	12.2%
2.00 and 2.49	2.3%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Muhlenberg College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Muhlenberg College does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 60% of Muhlenberg College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 23% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Muhlenberg College?

To be competitive with other Muhlenberg College applicants, you should strive to earn between 1170 and 1340 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Muhlenberg College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1340 and 25% of scored lower than 1170, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Muhlenberg College students scored 670 or higher and 75% of students scored 600 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Muhlenberg College students scored 680 or higher, and 75% scored a 600 or higher.

To be most competitive at Muhlenberg College, you should strive to earn between 26 and 31 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 31 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Muhlenberg College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 31, and three out of four students scored lower than 31 on the ACT.

A 26 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Muhlenberg College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 26.

More Information on Transferring to Muhlenberg College

For transfer students, it is very difficult to get admitted to Muhlenberg College.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is June 15.

Transfer students can enroll in Muhlenberg College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Muhlenberg College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Muhlenberg College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Muhlenberg College.

Does Muhlenberg College accept transfer credits?

✅ Muhlenberg College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Muhlenberg College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Muhlenberg College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Muhlenberg College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Muhlenberg College?

✅ Muhlenberg College is not test optional.

What is Muhlenberg College's acceptance rate?

✅ Muhlenberg College has an acceptance rate of 62%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Muhlenberg College?

✅ Muhlenberg College's early decision acceptance rate was 80% in 2021.

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