Muhlenberg College offers undergraduate, graduate, associate degrees, and various certificate courses to its aspirants. The college received around 4,543 applications for the class of 2024 of which 2,825 were offered admission. Possessing a moderately selective admission policy with an acceptance rate of around 66%, Muhlenberg College recorded an average GPA of 3.4 on a scale of 4.0 (87-89%). Social science courses at Muhlenberg College were the most popular courses among freshmen admission for the 2024 class.

International applicants looking forward to applying to Muhlenberg College can send in their applications for UG courses from December to February. Interviews are conducted for freshmen admission at the college and are an integral part of the application procedure. There are only a handful of masters courses at the college but all are open for applications to international students. To get into these courses, standardized tests like GRE/GMAT are optional for student with score more than 83-86% (3.0 on a scale of 4.0).

Highlights

Application Portal Online Common Application
Application fees 50 USD for Undergraduates
75 USD for graduates.
Acceptance rate 66%
Average SAT score Reading: 600 to 680
Math: 570 to 670
Average ACT score 26-31
Work experience Required for graduate courses
Mode of payment Mastercard or Visa, check credit card, and American Express card.
Academic calendar Semester-based
Financial Aid Grants, Awards, Scholarship, and loans.
Admission Office Contact: Email: admissions@muhlenberg.edu; Phon: 484-664-3200

Muhlenberg College Admission Deadlines

The students seeking admissions to a plethora of courses offered by Muhlenberg College must ensure that the application form is submitted before the deadline with all the required documents. Applying for Early decisions increases the possibilities of admissions as well as acceptance of scholarship requirements if all the criteria are met.

Decision/Semeter  Deadline
Undergraduate Admissions
Early Decision I December 1
Early Decision II February 1
Regular Decision February 1
Graduate Admissions
Fall semester July 15
Spring semester December 1
Summer semester April 15

Muhlenberg College International Student Admissions

The institute offers admissions to international students upon the fulfillment of the required eligibility criteria and scores. The College has students from around 19 countries enrolled in various courses and offers a safe and diverse learning experience. It is important to meet the deadlines and provide all the documents. Mentioned below are the admission Details for International applicants.

How to apply?

Application Portal: The students will have to apply using the Common Application Portal. Though, for students applying for a graduate course, the application is available on the official website of the College.

Application Fee: 50 USD for Undergraduate admissions and 75 USD for graduate admissions. The students can apply for a fee waiver in case they are not capable of paying the amount for which the students will have to contact the admission office.

Basic Admission Requirements: 

  • Official transcripts of High School and College.
  • School report with counselor recommendation.
  • Teacher evaluation for one core subject. 
  • Letter of recommendation from teachers.
  • Copy of passport.
  • Financial support form. (available on the website)

Additional requirements:

  • Standardized Test Scores: TOEFL/ IELTS or Duolingo English test scores are accepted as English language proficiency proofs, and ACT/SAT scores are optional and can be submitted if GPA is less than 3.0. English language proficiency proofs are Mandatory for students who are not U.S residents or belong to Non-English speaking countries.
  • Letter of recommendation and personal statement.
  • Resume/CV (required only for graduate admissions)

The test scores and transcripts can be mailed to the institute at international@muhlenberg.edu or can be sent through the testing agency using the Muhlenberg College codes.

English Proficiency Test Scores

International applicants are required to prove their English Proficiency by submitting test scores of TOEFL or IELTS. Here are the minimum scores required to qualify:

Test Minimum required score
TOEFL-iBT 80
TOEFL-PBT 550
IELTS 6.5

US Visa Application Process

Once an international student is accepted at the institute, they must pay their enrollment fee to obtain an I-20 form from the college. Candidates can obtain their visa form the nearest embassy by scheduling an interview and showing their acceptance letter and I-20 form. 

The basic documents needed when seeking a visa to study in the USA are as mentioned below.

  • Valid Passport
  • Acceptance Letter from institute applied to
  • Student Immunization Records
  • Form I-20 Certificate

Muhlenberg College Undergraduate Admissions

The College offers undergraduate degrees in study areas related to Commerce, health, and Arts. The most popular majors are Business and Drama and theater production. Moreover, the institution offers some exciting courses such as Italian Studies, Jewish Studies, Women’s and Gender Studies, etc. 

For Admission in the undergraduate course, the requirements are as follows:

  • Completed Common Application form.
  • Application fee of 50 USD.
  • Official transcripts.
  • English language proficiency proofs for international applicants (IELTS & TOEFL accepted)
  • One teacher evaluation
  • ACT/SAT scores. (If the students chose not to submit these scores, then they will have to submit a Test-Optional Form).
  • Personal statement and letters of recommendation from at least two teachers.
  • Video interview. (Not mandatory but recommended)

The students can submit the letters of recommendation and ACT or SAT scores on the Common Application Portal or may send the documents to admissions@muhlenberg.edu. For submitting the scores through the testing agency directly, the codes to be used are: SAT- 2420; ACT-3640; TOEFL-2424

Muhlenberg College Graduate Admissions

Graduate programs offered by the Muhlenberg College for applicants looking to study in the USA are Masters in Applied Analytics and Masters in Organizational Leadership. Graduate certificate courses are offered in the classroom or in online mode. The students need to fill the online application available on the official website only along with application fee and required documents.

The basic requirements for the application are as stated below:

  • Official transcripts and prior academic degree.
  • Personal statement in essay format of 450-750 words stating personal characteristics, intellectual abilities, and acquired skills.
  • GRE or GMAT scores. However, they are not needed if the undergraduate Grade Point is equal to or greater than 3.0.
  • Resume or CV mentioning appropriate work experience and skills.
  • Personal interview with VP Executive Director or Dean of Graduate Studies via Skype or zoom.

Additional requirements:

  • For admission to Masters in Organizational Leadership, the students need to have at least two years of full-time work experience in the relevant field. Also, basic knowledge of accounts and finance is suggested.
  • For students seeking admissions in Masters in Applied Analytics, it is necessary to have completed a course of statistics and calculus within the last five years. If not, then the College offers a half-pre-unit course for covering the important mathematical concepts.

The admission decision is sent through the E-mail to the applicants and after confirmation, the students are required to pay a one-time deposit of 500 USD as confirmation of enrollment. The College reviews scholastic performance, personal interests, activities, etc. while offering Admissions. Moreover, the College offers financial aid to almost every student in need which makes learning more affordable.