Muhlenberg College Acceptance Rate
Allentown, Pennsylvania · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,348
- Admitted
- 2,783
- Yield
- 15.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Muhlenberg College's acceptance rate has risen from 52.8% in 2014–15 to 64% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 4,714 to 4,348 (-8%) over that period.
Its 64% rate makes Muhlenberg College more selective than about 71% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 78%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (68.7% for women vs 57.9% for men, a 10.8-point gap). Muhlenberg College has been test-optional since 2016–17. Of admitted students, 15.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,714 | 2,489 | 52.8% | 589 |
| 2015–16 | 5,015 | 2,426 | 48.4% | 582 |
| 2016–17 | 4,862 | 2,346 | 48.3% | 593 |
| 2017–18 | 4,636 | 2,242 | 48.4% | 564 |
| 2018–19 | 4,146 | 2,562 | 61.8% | 548 |
| 2019–20 | 4,224 | 2,798 | 66.2% | 538 |
| 2020–21 | 4,543 | 2,825 | 62.2% | 517 |
| 2021–22 | 4,118 | 2,790 | 67.8% | 450 |
| 2022–23 | 4,329 | 2,836 | 65.5% | 420 |
| 2023–24 | 4,348 | 2,783 | 64% | 427 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,452 | 1,685 | 68.7% |
| Men | 1,896 | 1,098 | 57.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 630–710 | 33% |
| SAT Math | 600–690 | |
| ACT Composite | 28–31 | 11% |
How Muhlenberg College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Muhlenberg College's acceptance rate?
Muhlenberg College's acceptance rate is 64% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,783 admitted of 4,348 applicants).
Is Muhlenberg College test optional?
Muhlenberg College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Muhlenberg College?
Muhlenberg College received 4,348 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,783.
What SAT score do you need for Muhlenberg College?
Admitted students at Muhlenberg College typically scored 630–710 on SAT Reading/Writing and 600–690 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Muhlenberg College getting harder to get into?
Muhlenberg College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 52.8% in 2014–15 to 64% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.muhlenberg.edu/.