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65.5%Acceptance
$60,240Tuition
1,777Students
80%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$69,107Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalLiberal ArtsNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24Evangelical Lutheran

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$60,240
Out-of-State Tuition
$60,240
Average Net Price
$30,314
Students Receiving Financial Aid
21.0%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$13,955
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$14,000
Books & Supplies
$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance
$75,695
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,455
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$270/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
80.3%
Students Taking Federal Loans
55.4%
Pell Grant Recipients
21.0%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $13,742
$30,001 – $48,000 $16,144
$48,001 – $75,000 $19,712
$75,001 – $110,000 $26,057
$110,001+ $39,900

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Cost Overview

Most Muhlenberg families pay far less than the $75,695 sticker price. The average net cost drops to $30,314 after aid. Families earning under $30,000 pay just $13,742 annually, while those making over $110,000 still get significant breaks at $39,900 per year. Over four years, expect total costs ranging from $55,000 to $160,000 depending on your family's income.

Nearly a quarter of students receive institutional grants averaging $38,412. Graduates leave with a median debt of $25,455, translating to monthly payments around $270. With median earnings hitting $69,107 ten years out, that debt load remains manageable for most theater and liberal arts majors. The 8:1 student-faculty ratio and strong performance programs justify the premium for families who can afford it.

Lower-income families get the best deal here, with net prices under $20,000 making this top liberal arts education surprisingly accessible.

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