Muhlenberg College

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At a glance:

Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania

Founded: 1848

Student Population: 2,225 students

Transfer Students Accepted
for Second Year Entry:
Yes

Enrollment Dates: September, January

Degree Level Available: Undergraduate / Graduate

Type of Institution: Private

Transition Options from Kings:
• Direct Placement
• First Year University Pathway

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Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg is a highly selective, private, four-year liberal arts college located in the beautiful Lehigh Valley of eastern Pennsylvania.

Overview
The Muhlenberg experience is characterized by a deep sense of community and connection, intense student-faculty relationships and collaboration; small classes; passionate teaching and active learning; and powerful outcomes in terms of graduate school and entry-level career placement. Situated on a 75-acre suburban campus, Muhlenberg students enjoy a small student faculty ratio of 12:1.

The application process is designed to find students who will flourish here—students with the academic ability, personal character, extracurricular energy, and capacity to contribute to the community. Muhlenberg College offers academically challenging programs in the liberal arts and sciences within the context of a warm, caring community and close student-faculty relationships. The campus is known for outstanding facilities and beauty, and the environment is one which students describe with words such as ‘home’ and ‘family’.

Rankings
US News and World Report's National Liberal Arts Colleges (#75)

Main Specializations
Business and Finance, Psychology, Drama and Theater Arts, Speech Communications

Scholarship Opportunities
The College offers a limited number of scholarships per entering class to international students.

Guideline Costs per Year (Undergraduate)
Tuition and Fees: $39,915 (2011 – 12)
Room and Board: $9,040 (Approx)

Admissions Criteria
• TOEFL: 550 or higher (paper), 213 or higher (computer) or 79 or higher (iBT).