Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid. Strong support for lower-income students.
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What You'll Pay at Muhlenberg College
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$63K
+
Room
$15K
+
Books
$1,500
=
Sticker Price
$77,270
$63K+$15K+$1,500=$77,270
Your Family Income
Sticker
$77,270
−
Your Aid
$57,553
=
Net Price
$19,717
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Muhlenberg College Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$77,270
Tuition and Fees
$62,805
Room and Board
$14,548
Books and Supplies
$1,500
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$48,365
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$28,905
Muhlenberg College Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$12,302
$30–48k
$16,629
$48–75k
$19,717
$75–110k
$25,452
$110k+
$37,603
Understanding Your Aid Package
Muhlenberg College has a sticker price of $77,270 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $77,270/year
Average aid: $48,365 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$19,717/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$12,302/year
21% of students receive Pell Grants
Financial Aid Profile
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21%
Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students receiving federal aid
🎓
16%
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
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How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$25,455
Range (25th–75th)$12,500 – $27,000
Median Parent PLUS Loans$48,779
Debt Manageability
0.39x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$69,107
Earnings Growth
+30%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$-17,105
8th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$43,599
25th %ile
$98,673
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Muhlenberg College Cost & Financial Aid
Muhlenberg College's published tuition is $77,270 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $19,717—a difference of $57,553.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $12,302 at Muhlenberg College. 21% of students receive Pell Grants.
Muhlenberg College offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Muhlenberg College graduates is $25,455, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $270 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $37,603 at Muhlenberg College—still $39,667 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
