- Acceptance rate: 72% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 640–710 reading and writing, 610–700 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 29–33 composite
- Average net price: $31,814 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Muhlenberg College reported: an acceptance rate of 72% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 29–33.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Muhlenberg College reviews each application.
Muhlenberg College GPA requirements
Muhlenberg College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Muhlenberg College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Muhlenberg College acceptance rate
Muhlenberg College admitted 3,573 of 4,963 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 72%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Muhlenberg College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Allentown, Pennsylvania, with 1,737 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Muhlenberg College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 640 | 680 | 710 |
| SAT Math | 610 | 650 | 700 |
| ACT Composite | 29 | 30 | 33 |
| ACT English | 30 | 34 | 35 |
| ACT Math | 25 | 26 | 30 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1343 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Muhlenberg College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
AP credit
Muhlenberg College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $31,814 a year at Muhlenberg College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have a chance at Muhlenberg College with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Muhlenberg College admitted 72% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What are Muhlenberg College's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Muhlenberg College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 640–710 in reading and writing and 610–700 in math; ACT composite 29–33, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What is Muhlenberg College's acceptance rate?
Muhlenberg College's acceptance rate was 72% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,573 of 4,963 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
How selective is Muhlenberg College?
Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. Muhlenberg College admitted 72% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How much does GPA matter at Muhlenberg College?
A lot: Muhlenberg College requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program and recommendations. It considers high school class rank, essay or personal statement, test scores, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and demonstration of competencies. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into Muhlenberg College?
Muhlenberg College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Is Muhlenberg College test optional?
Check Muhlenberg College's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Muhlenberg College was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 16% sent SAT scores and 6% sent ACT scores.
Does Muhlenberg College consider legacy status?
Yes. Muhlenberg College considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does Muhlenberg College cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $31,814 a year at Muhlenberg College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Muhlenberg College?
Yes. Muhlenberg College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Muhlenberg College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Muhlenberg CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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