Muhlenberg Sets Another Admissions Record
For the 11th time in the past 13 years, and the 4th year in a row, Muhlenberg College has set a record for applications for freshman admission.Thursday, July 24, 2008 01:59 PM
This year’s total is 4846, up from 4703 last year and up from 4347 two years ago.
The College is on target to meet or slightly exceed its target of 575 first year students this fall. For the first time in Muhlenberg history, fully 50% percent of the students were ranked in the top tenth of their high school class. Mean SATs stand at Critical Reading-607 (602 last year), Math-614 (612 last year), and Writing-613 (612 last year).
“Quality continues to be the name of the game,” says Dean of Admission and Financial Aid Christopher Hooker-Haring. “We are always excited to break the applicant record, but as the applicant pool rises, we continue to see students with stronger academic profiles as well.
“Energy is the other quality we seek,” says Hooker-Haring, “and this year’s class is very energetic, from community service to athletics to the arts. We can’t wait to see the contributions they will make while at Muhlenberg.”
A new science building, six new residence halls, and new academic programs in finance, film studies and public health have fueled some of the increased student interest, according to Hooker-Haring. But, he notes that “student interest continues to be driven primarily by an enthusiastic and vibrant campus climate, a strong sense of community, and the quality of academic and social experiences at Muhlenberg.”
