Meet the Class of 2028

Every year, it is an honor to welcome our incoming class to the Muhlenberg College community.

The Muhlenberg Class of 2028 is an extraordinary group of individuals from around the world who arrive on campus with diverse talents, experiences and backgrounds. They come to Muhlenberg to discover new ideas and skills, face new challenges and meet their future. We can’t wait to see all they will accomplish over the next four years.


Data accurate as of September 2024

Applicants and Enrolled Students

  • Applicants: 4,963
  • Admitted: 3,573
  • Enrolled: 466
  • Percentage enrolled under Early Decision: 25%

Academic Quality

Middle 50% Range

  • SAT-R Reading and Writing (EBRW): 640 - 710*
  • SAT-R Math: 610 - 700*
  • ACT Composite: 29 - 33*
  • Average GPA: 3.48 on an unweighted 4.0 scale

       *Muhlenberg College has been test-optional since 1996.

Financial Aid

  • Percentage of first-year students receiving aid (all sources): 100%
  • Percentage of first-year students receiving grants and scholarships: 99%
  • Average gift aid for first-year students: $45,894
  • Average financial aid package for first-year students from all sources: $50,540

Geographic Distribution

The Class of 2028 comes from 29 U.S. states and 5 countries. Domestic breakout:

  • 26% Pennsylvania
  • 29% New Jersey
  • 19% New York
  • 8% Maryland, Virginia, District of Columbia, Delaware
  • 6% New England
  • 5% Southeast
  • 3% other
  • 4% West

Countries represented (includes U.S. citizens living abroad and dual U.S. citizens): Canada, China, Ghana, India, Nepal

Other Characteristics

  • Students of color: 33% (those who identify as Black or African American (10.9%); Hispanic or Latino (13.3%); Asian (4.3%); American Indian or Alaskan Native (0.2%); or two or more races (4.3%))
  • First-generation students: 21.7%
  • Secondary school preparation: 71% public, 29% private/parochial

Academic Interests

  • Social Sciences: 37%
  • Natural Sciences: 20%
  • Arts: 11%
  • Undecided: 15%
  • Interdisciplinary Majors: 10%
  • Humanities: 8%

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

Office of Admissions

Address Muhlenberg College Office of Admissions 2400 Chew Street Allentown, PA 18104