More selective than 72% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
33% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 11% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Muhlenberg College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Muhlenberg College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Muhlenberg College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 640 | 710 |
| SAT math | 610 | 700 |
| ACT composite | 29 | 33 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1250 | 1410 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Muhlenberg College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 72% | 640–710 | 610–700 | 29–33 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 64% | 630–710 | 600–690 | 28–31 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Muhlenberg College compared with other Pennsylvania colleges?
Muhlenberg College has the 32nd-lowest acceptance rate of 111 Pennsylvania colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | Widener University | 71% | 68% | $25,759 |
| 29 | Holy Family University | 71% | 61% | $13,143 |
| 30 | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | 71% | 66% | $19,608 |
| 31 | Thiel College | 72% | 49% | $22,347 |
| 32 | Muhlenberg College | 72% | 82% | $28,905 |
| 33 | Grove City College | 72% | 83% | — |
| 34 | York College of Pennsylvania | 74% | 64% | $18,556 |
| 35 | Lycoming College | 74% | 60% | $19,140 |
| 36 | Gannon University | 74% | 66% | $22,553 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Pennsylvania colleges →
Who enrolls at Muhlenberg College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Muhlenberg College admissions questions
What is the Muhlenberg College acceptance rate?
Muhlenberg College accepts 72% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,783 of 4,348 applicants were admitted.
Does Muhlenberg College require the SAT or ACT?
Muhlenberg College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 33% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 11% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Muhlenberg College?
The middle 50% of Muhlenberg College enrolled first-year students scored 1250–1410 on the SAT and 29–33 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Muhlenberg College?
15% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (427 of 2,783).
Is Muhlenberg College getting harder to get into?
Muhlenberg College accepted 72% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 64% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Muhlenberg College overview